2017 Map of Saint Helena

About this map

St. Helena stands on the southern banks of the Missouri River, overlooking a complex riverine landscape within the Missouri National Recreation River corridor. This 2017 study illustrates the modern intersection of historic settlement patterns and active floodplain dynamics along the Nebraska-South Dakota border. The maps depicts significant landmarks including the Saint Helena Cemetery and the sprawling Saint Helena Island, situated where the river braids across the valley floor. Beyond the riverfront, the terrain rises into the dissected uplands of Cedar County, marked by natural features like Bow Creek and the localized development at Bow Valley Mills. The network of section lines and modern roads, such as 895th Road, highlights how the rural agricultural grid adapts to the winding course of the Missouri.