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1969 Map of Howe

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Howe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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The Lost River Range dominates the western half of this Idaho survey, where the high peaks of the Challis National Forest meet the agricultural floor of the Little Lost River Valley. The landscape is defined by the transition from steep drainage systems like Jumpoff Canyon and Horsethief Canyon to the alluvial plain of the Little Lost River. This 1960s snapshot captures the small settlement of Howe at the edge of the mountains, showing its essential infrastructure including a Radio Tower and Substation.

Water management is the primary human imprint on this arid environment, evidenced by a network of wells and a Gaging Station on the river. The presence of numerous Well markers throughout the valley suggests the importance of groundwater for sustaining the area's homesteads and ranching operations. Travel across the terrain is marked by utility, featuring a Jeep Trail winding through the foothills of Jumpoff Peak, providing access to the higher elevations of the national forest.