1968 Map of Nevada Lake

About this map

Helena National Forest dominates the high elevations of this Powell County terrain, where numerous drainages descend toward the reservoir at Nevada Lake. Several small Mines and a Prospect are scattered throughout the northern reaches near Ogden Mountain and Wilson Creek, indicating the persistent mineral interest that shaped this portion of the Montana landscape. The map details a complex hydraulic system including the Nevada Creek Canal and the Douglas Creek waterway, which support the valley floor below the timberline. Local landmarks such as the Gaging Sta on Nevada Creek and family-named features like Braziel Lake and Gallagher Creek provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of rural Montana in the late 1960s.