2011 Map of Dugout Creek

About this map

The Missouri River carves the northern edge of this high-plains landscape, defining a region where water management and drainage patterns dictate the rhythm of the land. This survey from 2011 captures a network of ephemeral and perennial waterways, most notably the winding course of Hardscrabble Creek and its tributary, East Hardscrabble Creek. These drainage systems have etched distinct landforms like Garden Coulee and Goodman Coulee into the prairie, illustrating the long-term erosion patterns of the Missouri River basin.