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Underground Creek - Ask Vinny

Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2023

Author: Vinny Delgado, Partner, Ranch Sales | Licensed in MT

Ask Vinny

Dear Vinny,

I live in Montana, I have an underground creek showing on our property map. Can I legally dig down to make it an above-ground creek?

- Underground Creek

Dear Underground Creek,

Maps are often deceiving regarding creeks, especially if the map shows a stream, but it is most likely season runoff. I don’t think I would spend the money to try and dig it up because there most likely is no running water underground. But if you decide to invest in this project I would start with a small stretch to see if you can find any water.

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Vinny Delgado

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Partner, Ranch Sales | Licensed in MT

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