2020 Map of Howe NE

About this map

The Little Lost River Valley forms a wide alluvial basin in the southwestern portion of this Butte County region, where the Little Lost River winds through the floor of the valley. To the east, the landscape rises into the protected boundaries of the Challis National Forest, a terrain of steep drainages and ridge systems. Historical movement through the area is traced by N Creek Rd and the N Creek Trail, which navigate the foothills and canyons. Water sources are critical in this arid high-desert environment, evidenced by the named drainages of Warm Spring Cr, Uncle Ike Cr, and Mormon Gulch. The map identifies several Bureau of Land Management parcels and public tracts, including Camp Cr and S Creek, highlighting the region's managed wilderness character and complex topography.