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1969 Map of Howe NW

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Howe NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Little Lost River Valley forms the central focus of this 1969 field survey, showcasing a landscape defined by its vital water sources and varied relief. The Little Lost River winds through the basin, joined by tributaries like Big Spring Creek, Uncle Ike Creek, and North Creek. These watercourses were essential to the development of the region's ranching and agricultural life. To the west, the topography rises sharply into the eastern reaches of the Challis National Forest.

Evidence of human movement and industry appears through a network of Jeep Trails that penetrate deep canyons such as Sands Canyon, Buck Canyon, and Cedarville Canyon. The presence of a Gravel Pit and numerous wells along the valley floor indicates the ongoing resource management and local infrastructure required to sustain life in this part of Butte County. The map also delineates several forks including North Fork and Cabin Fork, which feed into the larger canyon systems.