2014 Map of Howard Lake

About this map

The Cabinet Mountains define the high-altitude landscape of this 2014 survey, marking the intersection of the Kootenai National Forest and Kanisku National Forest. The map detail captures a complex drainage system fed by glacial lakes and springs, including Howard Lake, Bramlet Lake, and Ramsey Lake. High peaks such as Great Northern Mtn and Engle Peak rise above the ridgelines that separate Lincoln and Sanders counties. This alpine environment is navigated by historic mountain crossings like Carney Pass and Lost Buck Pass. The presence of named water sources like George Shalo Spring and the intricate network of creek branches—such as W Fisher Cr and Miller Cr—highlights the watershed's importance to the regional geography at the time of this survey.