2017 Map of Nevada Lake

About this map

Nevada Lake serves as a central hub for the drainage networks in this portion of the Helena National Forest, situated where the Nevada Creek basin meets the northern reaches of the Avon Valley. The terrain is defined by a series of gulches and mountain peaks, including Ogden Mtn and Rossin Gulch, which overlook a complex web of rural ranch roads and forest routes. The map detail highlights the hydrological importance of the area, featuring named water bodies such as Braziel Lake and numerous tributaries like Sauerkraut Creek and Indian Creek. This 2017 survey reflects the modern management of public and private lands near the boundary of Powell and Lewis and Clark counties, where legacy ranching names like Nevada Creek Road and Braziel Creek Road trace the historical movement through these high mountain valleys.