2011 Map of Helps

About this map

West Branch Ford River and South Branch Ford River converge in this northern forest landscape, shaping a drainage system that includes Skidmore Creek and Helps Creek. The small settlements of Helps and Faunus are situated along the primary roadway that cuts diagonally across the terrain, serving as quiet markers of habitation in a region dominated by water and woodland. To the south, Stephenson Lake and the headwaters of the Cedar River further define the local hydrology. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise look at the township’s network of local roads and the intricate winding of Kimberley Creek and Tenmile Creek, illustrating how the physical geography continues to dictate the placement of rural communities and transport routes.