The drilling companies that have actually completed wells within 15 miles of Big Sky, ranked by how many, from the well logs each company filed with the state. Big Sky is in Gallatin County.
In the last five years, 148 wells were completed within 15 miles of Big Sky, by 11 different drilling companies. The most active was Potts Drilling Inc, with 60. The three busiest companies drilled 76 percent of them, so work here is concentrated among a few outfits.
| Company | Wells within 15 mi | Latest | Closest well |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potts Drilling Inc | 60 | 2026 | 0 mi |
| Red Tiger Drilling | 39 | 2026 | 1 mi |
| Van Dyken Drilling Inc | 13 | 2026 | 1 mi |
| Bridger Drilling Inc | 11 | 2025 | 1 mi |
| Diamond M Drilling Inc | 8 | 2026 | 1 mi |
| Excel Pump And Well Inc. | 6 | 2025 | 4 mi |
| Graham Drilling Inc | 3 | 2025 | 14 mi |
| Old Town Drilling | 3 | 2025 | 1 mi |
| Haz Tech Drilling Inc | 2 | 2024 | 4 mi |
| Bertram Drilling Inc | 1 | 2024 | 9 mi |
| Vidic Drilling Inc | 1 | 2024 | 1 mi |
Source: MBMG Ground Water Information Center well logs completed 2021 to 2026, counted by distance from the center of Big Sky. Only logs that name a company are ranked. This is a count of public records, not a recommendation; see how to check a driller before you hire. For depth, yield and water level near a specific property, see Montana Water Report.
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