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1972 Map of Hauser Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Hauser Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Missouri River cuts a deep course through the Helena National Forest in this 1970s study, where the waters are captured by Hauser Lake. This area north of the state capital reflects a landscape heavily shaped by mineral extraction and water management for the arid valley below. The Eldorado Strip Mine and the Golden Charm Mine indicate the region's mining legacy, while the Helena Valley Canal and Helena Regulating Reservoir show the infrastructure required to divert water toward agricultural use.

Settlement is concentrated around the historic community of York, which includes the York Cem and sits near the intersection of several gulches like Favorite Gulch. Along the lake shore, smaller points of interest like Lakeside and Stubbs appear alongside numerous gravel bars including Danas Bar and Metropolitan Bar, providing a detailed look at the canyon's topography before modern residential expansion.