Judith Basin County occupies a broad basin in central Montana, with Stanford and Hobson as the two ranked cities and a much more rugged mountain rim to the southwest and south. The general map shows Route 200 crossing the eastern half, with Route 87 and several local roads connecting Hobson, Moccasin, and surrounding rural areas. The terrain-and-water map adds Judith River, Sage Creek, Dry Wolf Creek, and the forks of the Judith River, while the elevation map makes the contrast between the lower basin and higher mountain margins especially clear. High-resolution JPG versions of the maps are available together in the download ZIP below.
The official Judith Basin County website places county government in Stanford, while Montana State University Extension describes the county as a central Montana basin bordered by mountain ranges. Those two ideas work well as a way to read the maps: Stanford and Hobson help with the inhabited eastern basin, while the major creeks and mountain valleys become more useful toward the west and south.
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Stanford anchors the road network across the eastern basin
On the general county map, Stanford sits slightly east of the county center. Route 200 crosses the area from west to east, while routes 80 and 202 meet nearby and provide access toward other parts of the basin. Route 341 extends toward the northeast, and routes 305 and 3 help define the southeastern road network.
Hobson lies farther southeast, with routes 207, 87, and 400 providing additional references. Moccasin appears to the east, while routes 301, 310, and 246 divide the eastern rural area into smaller travel corridors. This part of the county is relatively open compared with the mountain-heavy southwest.
Raynesford lies on the western side, where routes 201 and 215 provide additional rural references. Utica and Sapphire Ridge appear farther south, and Russian Flat Airport is labeled near the southern boundary. Because the map is static, current winter closures, construction, and unpaved-road conditions should be checked through current transportation information.
Stanford and Hobson are the two ranked cities
The city map ranks two places: Stanford and Hobson. Its printed index lists Stanford at 268 and Hobson at 160. These are values embedded in the supplied map and should not be treated as guaranteed current population estimates. Current demographic totals should be checked through recent U.S. Census Bureau data.
Stanford lies in the central-eastern part of the county, while Hobson sits farther southeast. Surrounding labels for Chouteau, Fergus, Meagher, Wheatland, and Cascade counties help place Judith Basin County within central Montana.
No connector line or mileage label is printed between Stanford and Hobson. The spacing should therefore be treated only as a location reference, not as straight-line distance or road mileage. Actual travel should be checked on the general road map and with current navigation information.
Judith River and Sage Creek organize the lower eastern basin
The terrain-and-water map gives Judith River the strongest role across the eastern and southeastern basin. The river leaves the higher southern country and follows a broad lower corridor through gentler terrain. Numerous smaller tributaries join it, making the river one of the clearest natural references for understanding the Stanford-Hobson side of the county.
Sage Creek and Wolf Creek run across the northeastern interior, while Coyote Creek and Willow Creek occupy lower central areas. Red Shed Lake and Ackley Lake provide additional markers in the east. These water features show how the broad basin is divided into multiple shallow valleys even where the road map looks open and simple.
The terrain-and-water map is intended for geographic reference. It does not establish flood zones, water depth, parcel boundaries, water rights, navigation conditions, or safe stream crossings. Current field conditions should be checked through the appropriate official sources.
Dry Wolf Creek and the Judith River forks divide the mountain side
Dry Wolf Creek provides a strong valley reference in the western and southwestern part of the county. Rhoda Lake appears nearby, and farther south the Middle Fork Judith River cuts a long mountain valley. South Fork Judith River runs close to the southern boundary as a separate major drainage.
Arrow Creek and Surprise Creek cross gentler terrain in the north and central interior, while Antelope Creek appears farther southeast near the Judith River side. The number of named tributaries reflects the county’s combination of a broad agricultural basin and a much more dissected mountain rim.
Ackley Lake lies in lower eastern terrain, while Rhoda Lake sits closer to the rugged western mountains. Their different settings make useful reference points when comparing the terrain-and-water and elevation maps.
Elevation ranges from about 967 to 2,792 meters
The elevation map reports an actual county range of about 967 to 2,792 meters, with a mean elevation near 1,538 meters. Much of the northeast and east appears in green, including the broad basin around Stanford, Hobson, and the Judith River corridor.
The highest terrain is concentrated in the southwest and along the southern mountain rim. Brown and dark-brown ridges are tightly packed around the Dry Wolf Creek, Middle Fork Judith River, and South Fork Judith River valleys. Smaller high areas also appear in the northwest, but they are less extensive.
Elevation drops quickly moving east from the mountain rim into the basin. Judith River and Sage Creek remain visible as lower corridors within the elevation surface. The map is intended for county-wide comparison only and should not be used as survey-grade or engineering-grade data for a specific property.
Stanford and the Judith River provide a simple framework for the county
A practical way to read Judith Basin County is to begin with Stanford as the road reference and Judith River as the natural reference. From Stanford, Route 200 and nearby routes 80 and 202 organize the eastern basin, while Hobson and Moccasin help define the southeast.
The southwestern half works differently. Dry Wolf Creek, Middle Fork Judith River, and South Fork Judith River are more useful than town names for identifying the mountain valleys. Arrow Creek and Surprise Creek help with the gentler northern interior.
The WebP images embedded in the article are convenient for quick browsing. The high-resolution JPG files in the ZIP are better for printing or enlarging small road, creek, and lake labels. Because these are static reference maps, current road access, water conditions, and seasonal restrictions should be checked through current official information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the city map show the distance between Stanford and Hobson?
No. The city map ranks and locates Stanford and Hobson but does not print a connector line, straight-line distance, or road mileage between them. Use the general county map and current navigation information for an actual trip.
Where is the highest terrain in Judith Basin County?
The highest terrain is concentrated in the southwestern and southern mountain areas. The broad Stanford-Hobson basin in the east is much lower and gentler.
Can the 967–2,792 meter elevation range be used for a property or engineering project?
No. The range is a county-wide reference for comparing the lower basin with the surrounding mountain terrain. Precise site elevations should come from an authoritative source such as the USGS 3D Elevation Program and, when necessary, a professional survey.
Map File Information
Download the Judith Basin County county, city, terrain-and-water, and elevation maps as high-resolution A3 JPG files.
- Included Files: county map, city map, terrain and water map, elevation map
- File Type: ZIP containing 4 JPG files
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Sources and References
County government and local information are available from the official Judith Basin County website. Montana State University Extension for Judith Basin County provides county background, including Stanford, Hobson, and the surrounding mountain ranges.
Boundary and road-reference data can be checked through U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles. Hydrographic data are available from USGS National Hydrography, and elevation data through the USGS 3D Elevation Program.
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