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1968 Map of Helmville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Helmville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Helmville sits as the central point of interest in this 1968 landscape, where ranching and water management define the valley floor. The map illustrates a complex irrigation network essential for high-altitude agriculture, featuring the Douglas Creek Canal and Canarway Canal alongside natural waterways like Nevada Creek and Lincoln Slough. These man-made channels diverge from the natural flow of Douglas Creek to support the surrounding acreage.

To the east and south, the terrain rises sharply toward the Helena National Forest and the prominent peak of Hoodoo Mountain. Notable local identifiers include a lone Grave north of the Canarway Canal and the Cem just outside the main settlement. The geography is deeply carved by drainage systems such as Roselle Mine Gulch and Puzzle Gulch, while the southern reaches are dominated by the various branches of Cottonwood Creek, including Wet Cottonwood Creek and Dry Cottonwood Creek.