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2011 Map of Big Soldier Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Middle Fork Salmon River carves through the center of this terrain, serving as the primary drainage for a network of high-altitude tributaries including Elkhorn Creek and Sulphur Creek. The landscape is dominated by the elevations of Big Soldier Mountain and Morehead Mountain, creating a complex topography of ridges and basins. Human activity is concentrated along the river corridor and road access points, with backcountry aviation supported by the Morgan Ranch Airport and localized settlement at Sulphur Creek Ranch.

Logistics and recreation in this wilderness area are facilitated by the Dagger Falls Rd, which provides access to Boundary Creek and several remote campsites. The presence of the Boy Scout Camp Campground and Velvet Falls Campground indicates the area's importance for seasonal recreation and youth programs. Numerous family-named or descriptive water bodies, such as Blue Moon Creek and Rams Horn Creek, suggest a history of hunting and ranching use throughout the twentieth century.