2011 Map of Utica

About this map

The Utica settlement, situated at the junction of Courtreys Creek and the Judith River, serves as the primary hub in this Judith Basin landscape. The topography is defined by a complex network of drainage systems, with the waters of Spring Creek and its Spring Branch winding north toward the river valley. Many of these watercourses are shadowed by distinct terrain features such as Coal Bank Coulee, Heiserman Coulee, and Ellis Coulee, names that suggest the early ranching and mining history of the central Montana region. Local genealogy is anchored by the Utica Cemetery, while the surrounding prairie is marked by the presence of Red Shed Lake and the long course of Antelope Creek to the east. The road network, including the Utica Hwy and Ackley Lake Rd, follows the natural contours of the river basin, connecting the small community to the wider cattle-country surroundings.