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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, and flows east across the prairie country, past Killdeer, Dunn Center, Halliday, and Zap. It joins the Knife near Beulah. See also *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 N ... 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. 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Dakota
North Dakota () is a U.S. state in the Upper Midwest, named after the Native Americans in the United States, indigenous Dakota people, Dakota Sioux. North Dakota 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. It is believed to host the geographic center of North America, Rugby, North Dakota, Rugby, and is home to the tallest man-made structure in the Western Hemisphere, the KVLY-TV mast. North Dakota is the List of U.S. states and territories by area, 19th largest state, but with a population of less than 780,000 2020 United States census, as of 2020, it is the List of U.S. states and territories by population, 4th least populous and List of U.S. states by population density, 4th most sparsely populated. The capital is Bismarck, North Dakota, Bismarck while the largest city is Fargo, North Dakota, Fargo, which accounts for nearly a fifth of the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killdeer Mountains
Killdeer Mountains is a mountain range in Dunn County, North Dakota, in the United States. 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 The Battle of Killdeer Mountain (also known as the Battle of Tahkahokuty Mountain) took place during Brig. Gen. Alfred Sully's expedition against the Sioux in Dakota Territory July 28–29, 1864. The location of the battleground is in modern Du ... in 1864. References Landforms of Dunn County, North Dakota Mountains of North Dakota {{NorthDakota-geo-stub ... [...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 supreme ... [...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 Killdeer is located at (47.370081, -102.755046). 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 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 ... [...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 Dunn Center is located at (47.353307, -102.622740). 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% ... [...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. 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. John S. Lesmeister, who served as the 30th North Dakota State Treasurer, grew up in Halliday. Geography Halliday is located at (47.353198, -102.336718). 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 188 people, 93 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 135 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 90.4% White, 0.5% African American, 5.9% Native American, 1.6% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of ... [...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 amiable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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), ... [...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 * Wintering ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
