2020 Map of Nevada Lake

About this map

Nevada Lake serves as a central landmark for this portion of the Montana high country, where the waters of Nevada Creek are impounded within a landscape defined by deep gulches and significant elevation changes. The northeastern portion of the map is dominated by the Helena National Forest, featuring prominent peaks like Ogden Mtn and lookout points such as Lincoln View. The drainages of Wilson Creek, Wasson Creek, and Sauerkraut Creek carve through the northern terrain, feeding toward the broader Avon Valley to the southeast. Settlers and land managers utilized a network of forest and mountain roads, including Nevada Ogden Rd and Lower Braziel Creek Rd, to navigate the complex topography. These routes link smaller features like Braziel Lake and Cottonwood Meadow, illustrating the historic patterns of movement between the timbered highlands and the valley floors.