2020 Map of Knees

About this map

The landforms of West Knee and East Knee anchor this section of Chouteau County, where the plains of north-central Montana meet a network of seasonal watercourses and gravel routes. In this section of the state, the drainage patterns are defined by the Pondera Coulee in the north and Basin Coulee to the west, cutting through a landscape organized by a rigid grid of rural roads. The inclusion of Bootlegger Trl running north-south through the center of the survey recalls the region's historic transportation corridors. Local access is facilitated by a web of named tracks such as Brady Rd, Genou Rd, and Ashmoor Rd, illustrating the modern agricultural and ranching infrastructure that sustains these high plains. The map provides a precise look at the township and range divisions, specifically covering portions of T27N R3E and T26N R4E.