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2011 Map of East Helena

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Prickly Pear Creek winds through the heart of this landscape, anchoring a valley defined by the transition from the industrial infrastructure of East Helena to the rising terrain of the south. The map documents a complex network of resource extraction and community services, from the McClellan Creek Quarry and the Nancy Hanks/Faith/Hope Mine to a high concentration of regional fire stations, including the East Valley Vol Fire Dept Sta 2 Headquarters.

Transport and water management systems shape the area's development, evidenced by the Helena Valley Canal and the legacy of the Northern Pacific railroad line. Local history is deeply etched into the land through sites like the Serbian Cemetery and Saint Anns Cemetery, while the northwest corner is dominated by the sprawling operations of the Helena Regional Airport. This 2011 survey serves as a detailed record of the intersections between modern aviation, historic mining, and the small-town clusters of Montana City and Four Range.