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1972 Map of The Dugout

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of The Dugout
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Crow Indian Reservation Boundary defines the southern portion of this landscape in Big Horn County, Montana. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of seasonal and perennial drainages, including Ninemile Creek and South Cottonwood Creek, which have carved intricate coulees into the high plains. This map captures the early 1970s land use of the area, where the vast open range is punctuated by mineral extraction and water management infrastructure essential for ranching and industry.

Energy development is evident through the presence of scattered Oil Wells and a Pipeline crossing the southern sections. Named for the local settlement, The Dugout appears near the banks of Dry Creek, serving as a primary point of reference in a region otherwise characterized by isolated landmarks like the Flowing Well and various Wells and Drill Holes. The surveyor's Base Line runs east-to-west, anchoring the legal descriptions of this rugged rangeland.