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2011 Map of New Year

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of New Year
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The settlement of New Year sits at the heart of this Fergus County landscape, where the foothills meet the drainages of the Judith Mountains. This 2011 survey captures the area's rural character and complex topography, defined by high points like New Year Peak and Pyramid Peak. Water management and land use are evident through features such as the Limpke Number 2 Dam and the Maiden Fur Farm, while transportation is facilitated by the Maiden Rd and the Maiden Cutoff.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Hilger Cemetery in the northwestern quadrant, a significant site for tracing early families in the region. The landscape is deeply carved by numerous drainages including Warm Spring Creek and Muskrat Creek, which give way to notable geologic features like Devils Canyon and Jackson Coulee. The presence of the Lucier Ranch Landing Strip reflects the necessity of private aviation in the remote reaches of central Montana.