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2017 Map of Canyon Ferry

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The waters of Canyon Ferry Lake dominate this landscape, where the Missouri River drainage meets the rugged foothills of the Helena National Forest. The settlement of Canyon Ferry is situated along the lake's western shore, positioned near several distinct geomorphic bars such as French Bar and Gruells Bar. This modern survey details the complex system of gulches that define the surrounding terrain, including Big Rattlesnake Gulch and Kingsberry Gulch, illustrating the historical and topographical importance of these drainages for access and early exploration.

Local landmarks like Cemetery Hill and the Helena Valley Canal Tunnel offer points of interest for genealogists and industrial historians. The map also traces the transition from the lakefront residential roads like Sunset Ridge Dr and Lake Point Dr to the more primitive routes such as York Rd and Black Bear Rd that climb into the higher elevations. The boundary between Lewis and Clark and Broadwater counties cuts through the eastern ridges near Hedges Mtn, marking the political geography of this mountain-and-water interface.