2021 Map of Howell

About this map

The settlement of Howell sits at the intersection of grazing lands and river valley geography in this 2021 study of Albany County. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Laramie River and an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure including the Pioneer Canal and N Canal. This water management system supports the ranching operations indicated by numerous named roads like Pascoe Ranch Rd and Wind in Wire Ranch Rd. To the east, the terrain rises into the Laramie Mountains foothills, marked by geological features such as Red Hill and deeply cut drainages like Katie Brown Canyon and Roger Canyon. The presence of the Old Smuggler Reservoir and the naming of The Spur highlight the ongoing relationship between the region's historical water rights and its high-plains topography.