2017 Map of Lake Helena

About this map

Lake Helena and the surrounding valley floor are defined by a complex network of water management and natural drainage systems, where Prickly Pear Cr and Tenmile Cr feed into the lake's basin. The landscape reflects the suburban expansion of the Montana capital's outskirts, with residential developments like Helena Valley Southeast and Helena Valley Northeast spreading toward the base of the mountains. To the northeast, the terrain rises sharply into the Helena National Forest, overlooking the waters of Hauser Lake. Infrastructure is prominent throughout the quadrangle, from the Helena Valley Canal and Helena Valley Reservoir to the grid of rural roads and residential lanes. For those researching local burial sites, the Hardgrove & Merritt Cem is located east of the lake. This 2017 survey provides a high-resolution look at the balance between the area's agricultural heritage and its modern residential growth near the Missouri River corridor.