1980 Map of Dutchmans Hill

About this map

Dutchmans Hill and its surrounding drainage systems define this landscape along the border of Fallon and Carter Counties. The map, based on 1970s aerial photography and field checking, documents a rural ranching environment characterized by an extensive network of water sources, including Reynolds Spring, Hagen Creek, and numerous unnamed Springs and Wells. The presence of an Ice Cave and a Drill Hole suggests a land shaped by both natural geological curiosities and resource exploration. The drainage patterns of Greasewood Creek, Horse Creek, and Coal Creek reveal the complex topography of this southeastern Montana region during a period of steady land use. This survey provides a clear view of the territorial markings and natural hydrology that local landowners and historians use to trace property lines and geographic changes.