Knife River, Montana

Knife River: Situated in Richland County in eastern Montana at an elevation of 1991 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the Great Plains region near the North Dakota border.

About

Knife River is a city located in the county of Richland in the U.S. state of Montana.

Quick Facts about Knife River

State Montana (United States)
County Richland County
Latitude & Longitude 47.4528,-104.3433
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 20:18:55 (6th November 2026)
Weather 30℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Knife River is located at 47°27'10"N 104°20'36"W (47.4527900, -104.3432800).

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Weather

30°F
Partly Cloudy
5 mph SSW Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Knife River, MT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
180151 Dawson Community College Glendive (MT) 59330

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Knife River, MT. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
SIY Sidney, MT 1201 West Holly Street BUS
GLD Glendive, MT 1302 West Towne Street BUS
WTN Williston 1 South Main Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Knife River.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Savag Post Office Savage (MT) 59262

Other cities in Richland County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richland County , MT.

City Name Population Title
Sidney 6,297 City in Montana, United States