2024 Map of Knife River Mine

About this map

Burns marks the southern landscape of this Richland County region, where the terrain is defined by the complex water systems of the lower Yellowstone River valley. The Main Canal cuts a distinct path through the bottomlands, supporting the agricultural vitality of areas like Valentine Flat. To the east, the river's influence is evident in the formation of Gros Ventre Island and Marys Island, landforms that suggest a dynamic riparian environment. Moving away from the valley floor, the map reveals a series of drainage features including Peabody Coulee and Garden Coulee, which carve into the higher ground. These coulees, along with Beef Slough and Burns Creek, illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have shaped the local topography and dictated the placement of rural routes like Co RD 104 and Co RD 340.