2017 Map of Howe

About this map

The settlement of Howe sits at the intersection of a vast high-desert basin and the steep eastern front of the Lost River Range. This 2017 study illustrates the rural infrastructure of the Little Lost River Valley, where the Little Lost River and its tributaries, such as Hurst Cr and Warm Spring Cr, drain toward the sinks to the south. The landscape is characterized by a sharp contrast between the irrigated valley floor and the protected wilderness of the Challis National Forest. High points like Jumpoff Peak overlook the deep incisions of Jumpoff Canyon and Horsethief Canyon, while the Howe Airport and a grid of secondary roads like W 3900 N provide essential links for this isolated ranching community. The map traces the transition from the alluvial fans of Taylor Canyon to the managed agricultural lands along the Little Lost River Hwy.