2017 Map of Helena

About this map

The Platte River meanders through this portion of Andrew County, defining the local landscape with its sharp bends and tributary systems. The settlement of Rochester is situated near a prominent bend where the river meets Niagara Cr, not far from the Rochester Falls. This area showcases a transitional rural character, where the river valley provided a natural corridor for early development and transportation. To the east, the community of Helena serves as a secondary node within a network of county roads. Genealogical interest is centered on the northwest at Bedford Chapel Cem. Further north, a Wire Bridge spans the river, indicating historical crossing points that predated modern infrastructure. The map also records several significant creek systems, including Muddy Cr and Long Br, which drain the surrounding agricultural uplands into the central river basin.