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1982 Map of Helena

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Helena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The rugged confluence of the North Fork Trinity River and the main stem of the Trinity River defines the landscape of this Trinity County survey. The settlement of Helena serves as the primary outpost in a region shaped by early mining activity and remote ranching. Evidence of previous habitation is visible at Long Ranch (Site) and Coleridge (Site), while the subterranean history of the area is marked by the Yellowstone Mine and Lone Jack Mine near Squaw Gulch.

Much of the terrain is part of the Trinity National Forest, characterized by steep elevations such as Twin Sisters Mountain and the prominent Backbone Ridge. For local historians and outdoorsmen, the map identifies specific river landmarks like Double Wooden Rapids and recreation spots such as Pigeon Point Campground. The network of Jeep Trails and unnamed roads crossing Helena Ridge illustrates the difficulty of navigating this drainage-heavy geography in the early 1980s.