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2012 Map of Howes

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Howes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Howes stands as a primary focal point in this portion of Meade County, situated near the northern edge of a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages. The area is dominated by the sprawling reaches of Narcelle Cr, including its eastern and western branches, which carve through the plains alongside Negro Cr. These waterways eventually trend toward the southern boundary of the map, where the Cheyenne River serves as a major geographical anchor.

Land use and local naming conventions are reflected in features such as Howes Grazing Lake and the unusually named Whimmer Whammer Draw. A sparse grid of rural routes, including Antelope Rd and 4 Corners Rd, provides the only structural framework across the open terrain. This survey illustrates the relationship between isolated ranching outposts and the natural watercourses like Ash Cr and Timber Cr that dictate the region's geography.