Helena, Montana

Area & Location: Helena located at 46º35'45? latitude North and 112º1'37? longitude West, covers an area of 36.3 sq. km across the United States fully with land and zero water area. The population of the city including that of the surrounding areas has rose to 67,636.

Economy: Being a center of major industries and commercial activities, Helena has a stable economy. It is a trading and transportation center for livestock, mining and farming enterprises and also an area rich in silver and lead deposits.

Helena is known for producing and processing minerals and East Helena, the nearest city is the site of smelters, quartz crushers and zinc reduction works. The textile machinery operation, septic and sewer maintenance and computer software engineering are the main occupations that help in the growth of its economy. The production and sale of goods like refined and smelted metals, paints, ceramics, concrete, machine parts, baking products, sheet metal, prefabricated houses and bottled beverages is considered as Helena's major source of income.

Tourist Attractions: Those taking The Last Chance Train Tour -a train ride through the streets of Helena are lucky to listen to the historical stories of the city. The surrounding features of the city including the Continental Divide, Mt. Helena City Park, Spring Meadow Lake State Park, Lake Helena, Helena National Forest, The Big Belt Mountains, The Gates of the Mountains Wilderness The Missouri River, Canyon Ferry Lake and The Elkhorn Mountains serves as a wonderful experience to those who reach here to take a break from their hectic routine activities.