2011 Map of Ackley Lake

About this map

The Judith River meanders through the northern reaches of this Judith Basin County landscape, where the town of Hobson sits along the Utica Hwy. This area serves as a critical junction of agricultural water management and public recreation, centered on the Ackley Lake reservoir. The complex hydraulic system including the Ackley Lake Feeder Canal, Ackley Lake Outlet Canal, and Murray Ditch illustrates the vital role of irrigation in this Montana prairie environment. For those researching local history, the Philbrook Cemetery provides a grounded connection to early residents near the river. Public land use is prominent here, with Ackley State Park and the Ackley Lake Campground framing the lake's eastern shore near the Ackley Lake Dam. The terrain is characterized by broad coulees and drainage patterns that feed into the Judith River basin, reflecting the rural character of the region in the early 21st century.