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2015 Map of Howard

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Howard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Howard and the nearby village of Vilas occupy a landscape characterized by the glacial highlands of the Coteau des Prairies. This terrain is defined by a dense concentration of small wetlands and depressions that dot the prairie, drained intermittently by the W Fork Vermillion River as it meanders southward through the eastern half of the quadrangle. The grid of section-line roads, such as 432nd Ave and 228th St, provides the structural framework for the agricultural operations that dominate the region, linking the town centers to the surrounding farmsteads.

Local history is anchored in the southeast corner of the map, where the proximity of Graceland Cem, Saint Johns Cem, and Saint Josephs Cem marks long-established community roots. The expansion of the area is further evidenced by the Howard Municipal Airport, located just north of the city. For researchers, the street-level detail in Howard, including W Main St and N Dakota St, offers a clear look at the layout of this Miner County seat in the early 21st century.