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Spring Creek (North Dakota)
Spring Creek is a tributary of the Knife River, approximately 50 mi (80 km) long, in western North Dakota in the United States. It rises in the Killdeer Mountains, in Dunn County, North Dakota, Dunn County, and flows east across the prairie country, past Killdeer, North Dakota, Killdeer, Dunn Center, North Dakota, Dunn Center, Halliday, North Dakota, Halliday, and Zap, North Dakota, Zap. It joins the Knife near Beulah, North Dakota, Beulah. See also *List of North Dakota rivers External links * Rivers of North Dakota Rivers of Dunn County, North Dakota Rivers of Mercer County, North Dakota Knife River {{NorthDakota-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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, North Dakota, Dunn County. It flows east, and is joined by Spring Creek (North Dakota), Spring Creek near Beulah, North Dakota, Beulah. It joins the Missouri north of Stanton, North Dakota, 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 Ranc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Dakota
North Dakota ( ) is a U.S. state in the Upper Midwest, named after the indigenous Dakota people, Dakota and Sioux peoples. It is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north and by the U.S. states of Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south, and Montana to the west. North Dakota is part of the Great Plains region, characterized by broad prairies, steppe, temperate savanna, badlands, and farmland. North Dakota is the List of U.S. states and territories by area, 19th-largest state by area, but with a population of just under 800,000, the List of U.S. states and territories by population, fourth-least populous and List of U.S. states by population density, fourth-least densely populated. The List of capitals in the United States, state capital is Bismarck, North Dakota, Bismarck and the List of cities in North Dakota, most populous city is Fargo, North Dakota, Fargo, which accounts for nearly a fifth of the state's population; both cities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
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Killdeer Mountains
The Killdeer Mountains are a mountain range in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States. It consists of two mesas, North Mountain and South Mountain. Much of the range formation was caused by wind, river and lake erosion. The Killdeer Mountains cover a surface of 26 square kilometers (10 sq mi). The highest peak reaches , which is the highest point in the county. The range's name comes from the Native Americans, who used the area as a hunting ground for deer. The range was the scene of the Battle of Killdeer Mountain in 1864. Upland deciduous forest with aspen, oak, birch, ash and poplar covers much of the Killdeer Mountains. In 1906, reports of volcanic activity Volcanism, vulcanism, volcanicity, or volcanic activity is the phenomenon where solids, liquids, gases, and their mixtures erupt to the surface of a solid-surface astronomical body such as a planet or a moon. It is caused by the presence of a he ... were coming from the mountains. However, no geological evidence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunn County, North Dakota
Dunn County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,095. Its county seat is Manning. History On March 9, 1883, the Dakota Territory legislature authorized the creation of a new county, using territory partitioned from Howard County (which is now extinct). The county organization was not effected at that time, but the county was not attached to another county for judicial purposes. The county boundaries were altered in 1883, and on November 3, 1896, the legislature ordered Dunn dissolved, with its territory assigned to Stark County. However, the state supreme court overturned the legislature's act on May 24, 1901; in effect re-creating Dunn County. The county was still not assigned to another county. This was resolved on March 10, 1903, when the county was assigned to Stark County for judicial purposes. On March 13, 1903, the legislature again voted to dissolve Dunn County, but again (during the 1905 session) the state su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killdeer, North Dakota
Killdeer ( Hidatsa: Cíìdadagi Arudíheesh, "happy land") is a city in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 939 at the 2020 census. History Killdeer was founded in 1914 at the end of a Northern Pacific Railway branch line that began in Mandan. The name was taken from the nearby Killdeer Mountains. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Climate Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 751 people, 310 households, and 190 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 342 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 0.1% African American, 3.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population. There were 310 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunn Center, North Dakota
Dunn Center is a city in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 227 at the 2020 census. Dunn Center was founded in 1914. History Dunn Center was laid out in 1914, when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was so named on account of its central location in Dunn County. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Dunn Center is located on North Dakota Highway 200, east of Lake Ilo. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 146 people in 66 households, including 38 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 80 housing units at an average density of . The racial makup of the city was 93.8% White, 1.4% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4%. Of the 66 households, 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halliday, North Dakota
Halliday is a city in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 241 at the 2020 census. John S. Lesmeister, who served as the 30th North Dakota State Treasurer, grew up in Halliday. History Halliday was founded in 1914. Halliday was originally two miles farther north. It moved in 1914 to be near the new Mandan to Killdeer railroad line. In 1900, the first post office was located on William Halliday's place. Two events drastically altered the economic life of the city for the worst; the first was the Great Depression of 1929, and the second was the abandonment of the rail line from Zap to Killdeer. Unlike other locals communities, such as the nearby city of Werner, the city persisted and continued to function despite the economic setback due to its strategic location. Geography 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zap, North Dakota
Zap is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 221 at the 2020 census. Zap was founded in 1913 along a branch line of the Northern Pacific Railway that began in Mandan. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, though there are numerous unconfirmed theories; some say the town was named after ''Zapp'', which was either a prominent Minnesota banking family or a coal-mining town in Scotland. Zap has been noted for its unusual place name. The "Zip to Zap" The town of Zap is probably most widely known for the Zip to Zap riot, which occurred on May 10, 1969. The Zip to Zap was originally intended as a spring break diversion. Between 2000 and 3000 people descended upon the town after an article by Chuck Stroup, originally appearing in the North Dakota State University ''Spectrum'' newspaper, and then later picked up by the Associated Press, persuaded busloads and chartered planes full of people from around the United States to go there. The amiabl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beulah, North Dakota
Beulah is a city in 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 According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Climate 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), Native American, 0.3% Asian (U.S. Census), Asian, 0.3% Race (U.S. Census), Pacific ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
