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2011 Map of Howe NW

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Howe NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Little Lost River and its accompanying drainage network define this high-desert landscape of Butte County during the early 21st century. The map illustrates a primarily agricultural and ranching corridor where water access dictates the location of infrastructure like the Little Lost Hwy and River Rd. These routes follow the natural valley floor, bordered by the steep rises of Bird Canyon and Buck Canyon to the west.

Isolated settlements such as Fallert provide evidence of the scattered residential patterns in this part of Idaho. The confluence of Big Spring Creek, Uncle Ike Creek, and North Creek highlights the vital importance of spring-fed waters in this arid environment. To the southwest, the terrain transitions into more dramatic topography near Cedarville Canyon and the headwaters of the Cabin Fork, reflecting the varied geography of the Lost River Valley region.