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Knife River
The Knife River is a tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 120 mi (193 km) long, in North Dakota in the United States. Knife is an English translation of the Native American name. It rises in west central North Dakota, in the Killdeer Mountains in Dunn County. It flows east, and is joined by Spring Creek near Beulah. It joins the Missouri north of Stanton, at the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. Much of the terrain surrounding the river valley still remains in native grasslands, supporting many species of wildlife, including Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Coyote, Fox, Native Grouse, Pheasant, etc. Many of the small tributaries such as the Little Knife support local farms and ranches; some have been family owned for over 100 years. Some of the larger ranches include the Circle Five Ranch, Dressler Ranch, Perhus Bros. Ranch, and Greenshield Ranch. The river consistently floods after spring melting (frequently as high as 10,000 cfs) but is t ...
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Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
The Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, which was established in 1974, preserves the historic and archaeological remnants of bands of Hidatsa, Northern Plains Indians, in North Dakota. This area was a major trading and agricultural area. Three villages were known to occupy the Knife area. In general, these three villages are known as Hidatsa villages. Broken down, the individual villages are ''Awatixa Xi'e'' (lower Hidatsa village), ''Awatixa'' and Big Hidatsa village. Awatixa Xi'e is believed to be the oldest village of the three. The Big Hidatsa village was established around 1600. Geography The Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site is located in central North Dakota, at the confluence of the Knife River with the Missouri River. The village is located ½ mile north of present-day Stanton, North Dakota, 1 hour north west of Bismarck, and 1 ½ hours south west of Minot, North Dakota. The Knife River is a tributary to the Missouri River. Scenic sights ...
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Tributaries Of The Missouri River
A tributary, or affluent, is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or main stem (or parent) river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. Tributaries and the main stem river drain the surrounding drainage basin of its surface water and groundwater, leading the water out into an ocean. The Irtysh is a chief tributary of the Ob river and is also the longest tributary river in the world with a length of . The Madeira River is the largest tributary river by volume in the world with an average discharge of . A confluence, where two or more bodies of water meet, usually refers to the joining of tributaries. The opposite to a tributary is a distributary, a river or stream that branches off from and flows away from the main stream."opposite to a tributary"
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Rivers Of North Dakota
This is a list of rivers in the state of North Dakota in the United States. Alphabetically *Bois de Sioux River * Cannonball River * Cedar Creek *Cut Bank Creek * Deep River *Des Lacs River *Elm River (North Dakota), tributary of Red River of the North *Elm River (South Dakota), tributary of James River * Forest River * Goose River *Green River * Heart River *James River *Knife River * Little Goose River * Little Heart River * Little Knife River, tributary of Knife River * Little Knife River, tributary of Missouri River * Little Missouri River * Little Muddy Creek * Little Muddy River * Long Creek *Maple River (North Dakota), tributary of Sheyenne River * Maple River (South Dakota), tributary of Elm River of South Dakota * Missouri River * North Fork Grand River * Park River *Pembina River *Pipestem River *Red River of the North * Rush River *Sheyenne River *Souris River *Spring Creek * Tobacco Garden Creek * Tongue River * Turtle River * White Earth River * Wild Rice River * Winter ...
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Knife River
The Knife River is a tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 120 mi (193 km) long, in North Dakota in the United States. Knife is an English translation of the Native American name. It rises in west central North Dakota, in the Killdeer Mountains in Dunn County. It flows east, and is joined by Spring Creek near Beulah. It joins the Missouri north of Stanton, at the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. Much of the terrain surrounding the river valley still remains in native grasslands, supporting many species of wildlife, including Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Coyote, Fox, Native Grouse, Pheasant, etc. Many of the small tributaries such as the Little Knife support local farms and ranches; some have been family owned for over 100 years. Some of the larger ranches include the Circle Five Ranch, Dressler Ranch, Perhus Bros. Ranch, and Greenshield Ranch. The river consistently floods after spring melting (frequently as high as 10,000 cfs) but is t ...
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List Of North Dakota Rivers
This is a list of rivers in the state of North Dakota in the United States. Alphabetically *Bois de Sioux River *Cannonball River * Cedar Creek *Cut Bank Creek * Deep River *Des Lacs River *Elm River (North Dakota), tributary of Red River of the North *Elm River (South Dakota), tributary of James River * Forest River * Goose River *Green River * Heart River *James River *Knife River * Little Goose River *Little Heart River * Little Knife River, tributary of Knife River * Little Knife River, tributary of Missouri River * Little Missouri River * Little Muddy Creek * Little Muddy River * Long Creek *Maple River (North Dakota), tributary of Sheyenne River *Maple River (South Dakota), tributary of Elm River of South Dakota * Missouri River * North Fork Grand River * Park River *Pembina River *Pipestem River *Red River of the North * Rush River *Sheyenne River *Souris River *Spring Creek *Tobacco Garden Creek * Tongue River * Turtle River * White Earth River * Wild Rice River * Wintering ...
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Knife River Bridge
The Knife River Bridge near Stanton, North Dakota, is a Pratt through-truss structure that was built in 1898. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. The bridge was damaged in the spring of 1997 and was threatened with demolition. It was repaired and repainted for $126,400, and reopened for use in 1998. and References Road bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in North Dakota Bridges completed in 1898 National Register of Historic Places in Mercer County, North Dakota Pratt truss bridges in the United States 1898 establishments in North Dakota Transportation in Mercer County, North Dakota Bridge A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle (such as a body of water, valley, road, or rail) without blocking the way underneath. It is constructed for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle, which is usually somethi ...
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Hazen, ND
Hazen is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 2,281 at the 2020 census. Hazen was founded in 1913. Hazen has a K–12 school system. It is located about fifteen minutes south of Lake Sakakawea, the largest lake in North Dakota and the third largest man-made lake in the United States. History A post office has been in operation at Hazen since 1885. A. D. Hazen, an early postmaster, gave the settlement its name. Hazen was laid out in 1913, when the railroad was extended to that point. The Fred Krause House, now on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1916. Geography Hazen is located at (47.297083, −101.623616). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 2,411 people, 1,020 households, and 742 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,074 housing units at an average density of . The r ...
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Stanton, North Dakota
Stanton is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Mercer County. The population was 368 at the 2020 census. Stanton was founded in 1883 and became the county seat when Mercer County organized in 1884. Stanton is home to the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, which houses a Hidatsa earth lodge and three abandoned villages. One of these, Awatixa, is believed to be the former home of Sakakawea. Geography Stanton is located at (47.319506, -101.382434). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 366 people, 166 households, and 113 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 198 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population. ...
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Beulah, North Dakota
Beulah is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota, Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 3,058 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Beulah is home to the Dakota Gasification Company. It is near the largest lignite mine in the United States, owned by North American Coal Corporation. History Beulah was founded in 1914. It was named after Beulah Stinchcombe, the niece of a local land developer. Geography and climate Beulah is located at (47.268088, −101.777229). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 3,121 people, 1,353 households, and 862 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,508 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White (U.S. Census), White, 0.2% African American (U.S. Census), African American, 2.3% Native American (U.S. Census), ...
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