2014 Map of Knife River Mine

About this map

Knife River Mine dominates the northern landscape of this Richland County terrain, highlighting the industrial footprint of extractive operations within the undulating drainage systems of eastern Montana. To the south, the settlement of Burns sits near the banks of the Yellowstone River, which forms a complex riparian environment featuring Gros Ventre Island and the level expanse of Valentine Flat. The map documents a sophisticated irrigation and water management network essential for local agriculture and industry, including the Main Canal, Burns Lake, and several named coulees like Peabody Coulee and Garden Coulee. Notable agricultural features such as the Greenway Dairy Appr reflect the region's diverse economic activities. The network of county roads, including Co Road 335 and MT-16, illustrates the connectivity between these rural industrial sites and the riverfront communities.