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2011 Map of Howard Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Howard Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mining operations and high-elevation lakes dominate this Lincoln County landscape, reflecting a long history of mineral extraction in the Cabinet Mountains. Notable sites like the Howard Lake Mine, Montezuma Mine, and American Kootenai Mine are scattered across the terrain, indicating a period of significant prospecting. The network of Forest Service roads, including 4778 and 6746, provides access to these remote locations and the Howard Lake Campground.

Water resources are plentiful, with numerous alpine basins such as Wanless Lake, Bramlet Lake, and Geiger Lakes feeding into drainages like West Fisher Creek and Libby Creek. The map also captures prominent peaks such as Great Northern Mountain and Engle Peak, which define the local topography. This document serves as a record of both the natural geography and the industrial footprints left by 20th-century mining ventures.