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1983 Map of Helena

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Helena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Platte River meanders through Andrew County, Missouri, anchoring a landscape defined by small river settlements and early transport infrastructure. Near the river's bend, the village of Rochester sits adjacent to the Rochester Falls Campground, while the town of Helena serves as a secondary focal point to the east. The map records several notable community landmarks including Bedford Chapel and Long Branch Ch, each with nearby cemeteries that offer significant value for genealogical research.

Evidence of historical transit and local industry is visible through the Abandoned railroad corridor running north-south and a unique Wire Bridge crossing the river. The presence of a Landing Strip and multiple Quarries alongside water bodies like Niagara Creek and Muddy Creek highlights the blend of recreational, agricultural, and extractive uses that shaped this rural corridor in the early 1980s.