2020 Map of Knife River Mine

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts through this Richland County landscape, creating a dynamic riparian zone characterized by features like Gros Ventre Island and Marys Island. This 2020 survey documents the intersection of industrial activity and water management near the settlement of Burns. The namesake Knife River Mine is situated in the northern reaches of the quadrangle, north of the complex drainage network of Garden Coulee and Peabody Coulee. Local agricultural and water infrastructure is highly visible through the Main Canal, which runs parallel to the river valley near Valentine Flat. The terrain is defined by its coulees and sloughs, including Beef Slough and Burns Cr, illustrating the hydrological patterns of eastern Montana's plains and river bottoms.