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2017 Map of Montaqua

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Montaqua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Yellowstone River defines the northern boundary of this Carbon County landscape, where the valley floor transitions into the elevated terrain of Harris Hill. This area is shaped by a complex network of historic water management features, including Italian Ditch, Old Mill Ditch, and the Dutton Canal, which reflect the region's agricultural dependency. The settlement of Montaqua sits at the southern edge near Rock Creek, while Park City is positioned along the river corridor to the north.

Rural infrastructure is documented through family and functional naming conventions, such as Schreiner Rd and Cemetery Rd. The map tracks the topographical variations from the riverside lowlands up to Youngs Point and through Peck Gulch. These details provide a clear view of the rural Montana land divisions and the irrigation systems that allowed for permanent settlement in this semi-arid environment.