Where is Helena Valley Southeast, Montana, USA?

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Where is Helena Valley Southeast Located? - Helena Valley Southeast is a city located in the Lewis and Clark County of Montana, United States. Helena Valley Southeast lies between 42.9113098 Degrees North latitudes and 70.8134818 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Helena Valley Southeast, Montana

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Where is Helena Valley Southeast?: The Google Map showing the location of Helena Valley Southeast in the U.S. state of Montana.

Where is Helena Valley Southeast Located?

Helena Valley Southeast is a city located in the Lewis and Clark County of Montana, United States. Helena Valley Southeast lies between 42.9113098 Degrees North latitudes and 70.8134818 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Helena Valley Southeast city is 9168 people and the city has a total area of 14.3 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Helena Valley Southeast, Montana Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHelena Valley Southeast (Census-Designated Place)
CountyLewis and Clark County
StateMontana
State CapitalHelena
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude46.5649° N
Longitude111.9139° W
Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Land Area18.56 sq mi
Water Area0.12 sq mi
Total Area18.68 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)8,535 (2020 Census)
Population Density (per sq mi)459.9
ZIP Codes59601, 59602
Area Code406
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code30-35634
Congressional DistrictMontana's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana

CategoryInformation
Airport NameHelena Regional Airport
IATA CodeHLN
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 15, U.S. Route 12, Montana Highway 518 (East Helena Road), Montana Highway 279
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is Shelby, Montana
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCapital Transit (nearby in Helena)
  • Interstate 15 - Major north-south interstate connecting the Helena area with Butte, Great Falls and Canada.
  • U.S. Route 12 - Primary east-west highway linking Helena Valley Southeast with Townsend, Helena and western Montana.
  • Montana Highway 518 (East Helena Road) - Connects the community with East Helena and central Helena.
  • Montana Highway 279 - Scenic highway providing access to Canyon Ferry Lake and recreational destinations.

Top Places to Visit in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana

Landmark NameType
Prickly Pear ParkPark
Lake HelenaLake
Montana State CapitolGovernment Building
Cathedral of Saint HelenaHistoric Church
Montana Historical Society MuseumMuseum
Mount Helena City ParkPark
Spring Meadow Lake State ParkState Park
Reeder's AlleyHistoric District
ExplorationWorksScience Museum
Gates of the Mountains WildernessNatural Attraction

Driving Distances from Helena Valley Southeast, Montana to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
East HelenaMontana35 min
HelenaMontana712 min
BoulderMontana2630 min
TownsendMontana3035 min
ButteMontana621 hr
White Sulphur SpringsMontana791 hr 25 min
Great FallsMontana941 hr 30 min
BozemanMontana941 hr 35 min
LivingstonMontana1141 hr 50 min
MissoulaMontana1172 hr

Colleges and Universities in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Helena College University of MontanaPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
Carroll CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts and nursing programs
University of MontanaPublicUniversityResearch and graduate education
Montana Technological UniversityPublicUniversityEngineering and applied sciences
East Helena Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education

Waterbodies in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana

Prickly Pear Creek, Missouri River, Lake Helena, Canyon Ferry Lake, Hauser Lake, Tenmile Creek, Spokane Creek, Spring Meadow Lake.

Golf Courses in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana

Bill Roberts Golf Course, Green Meadow Country Club, Fox Ridge Golf Course, Old Works Golf Course, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Golf Course.

Helena Valley Southeast, Montana — Key Historical Facts

  • Helena Valley Southeast grew as an extension of the Helena area following the region's gold rush that began with the discovery at Last Chance Gulch in 1864.
  • Early residents relied on mining, agriculture, and ranching, which helped establish the area's economy throughout the late nineteenth century.
  • The nearby community of East Helena became an important smelting center, contributing significantly to regional industrial development.
  • Improved highways and residential development during the twentieth century transformed the area into a growing suburban community near Montana's capital.
  • Today, Helena Valley Southeast offers convenient access to Helena while providing residents with open landscapes, outdoor recreation, and views of the surrounding mountain ranges.

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