2011 Map of The Dugout

About this map

The Dugout anchors this remote Big Horn County landscape, where the high plains are defined by a complex drainage system flowing toward the Yellowstone River basin. The geography is characterized by numerous seasonal and perennial waterways, most notably Ninemile Creek and its tributary, Little Ninemile Creek, which wind through the central terrain. To the east, the drainage shifts toward Big Meadow Creek and Little Meadow Creek, while the prominent rise of Haystack Butte serves as a significant visual landmark in the southeast. This modern survey illustrates how transportation remains tied to the local topography, with County Hwy-384 tracing the southern valley of Dry Creek. The map provides a clear look at the sparse settlement patterns typical of this part of Montana, where land use is intimately connected to water sources like Lazy Man Creek and Little Dry Creek.