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2017 Map of Utica

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Utica sits at a critical junction of waterways and roads in the heart of the Judith Basin, where the Judith River meets the drainages of Heiserman Coulee and Courtneys Cr. The landscape is defined by its dramatic coulees—steep-walled drainage valleys including Coal Bank Coulee, Ellis Coulee, and Big Coulee—which provide a clear view of the natural erosional patterns of central Montana. A short distance south of the settlement, the Utica Cem serves as a key landmark for genealogists and local historians tracing the families who settled this ranching country.

Water management is evident through the presence of the Ackley Lake Feeder Canal, which cuts across the northeastern plains, and numerous small watercourses like Spring Cr and Antelope Cr. The map details a network of rural routes such as Antelope Creek Rd and Wagon Wheel Rd that connect the isolated homesteads and pastures. Further north, Red Shed Lake provides a notable point of interest among the open terrain, illustrating the sparse but vital water resources in this part of Judith Basin County.