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2017 Map of Trask

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Trask
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Trask and the surrounding Howell County highlands are defined by the intricate drainages of the Eleven Point River and its southern tributary, Lost Camp Cr. This 2017 survey reveals a rural landscape where the topography dictates the movement of both water and travelers, with modern county roads following the high ridges such as Brooks Ridge. These routes connect dispersed community landmarks that have anchored the region for generations, including the Rowe Cem near the northern border and the Lost Camp Cem located further south along the creek valley.

Agricultural life and small settlements like Sims Valley remain central to the area's identity, tucked into the hollows and valleys between steep rises. The map details a sophisticated network of local infrastructure, including numerous numbered county roads that provide access to the timbered terrain and family farms. Named features like Barn Hollow and Robbins Hollow illustrate the long-standing local nomenclature used to navigate this dissected plateau landscape.