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2013 Map of Howe

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Howe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Howe serves as the focal point of this high-desert landscape where the Little Lost River Valley meets the southern foothills of the Lost River Range. The settlement is situated at a critical hydraulic junction, where the waters of the Little Lost River and Hurst Cr emerge from the high country into the broad alluvial plains. This geography is defined by a sharp contrast between the irrigated valley floor and the dramatic relief of the Challis National Forest, which rises steeply to the west.

The map reveals a transition from the agricultural grid of the valley to the rugged alpine topography of Jumpoff Peak. Features like Taylor Canyon and Horsethief Canyon carve into the mountain front, suggesting the difficult routes historically used by early travelers. The presence of the Howe Airport highlights the continued importance of regional connectivity in this expansive terrain. Roads such as Hurst Creek Rd and Berenice Rd trace the edges of development, following the natural contours of the basin.