2010 Map of Howard NW

About this map

The Osage Cuestas define the physical geography of this Elk County landscape, where the prairie is dissected by an extensive network of waterways. The Caney River and its East Fork wind through the western half of the territory, while the Elk River crosses the far northern corner. This region is characterized by a mix of ranching operations and active resource extraction, evidenced by the presence of the West Eagle Head Ranch and its accompanying Eaglehead Ranch Airport. Petroleum production is a significant component of the local economy, with several named tracts including the Bush-Denton Oil Field and the Perkins Oil Field scattered across the township lines. A single cemetery, Clear Cut Cemetery, sits near the northern boundary, providing a quiet record of the area's rural residents. Transportation is managed through a grid of local routes like 263 RD and dedicated service paths such as Oil FLD Lease RD.