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2020 Map of Big Soldier Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Big Soldier Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Middle Fork Salmon Wild and Scenic River carves through the center of this terrain, marking a distinct boundary between the Boise National Forest to the west and the Challis National Forest to the east. This central waterway is the landscape's primary artery, receiving numerous tributaries such as Sulphur Creek, Boundary Cr, and Elkhorn Cr. The map highlights the intersection of high mountain ridges and isolated human infrastructure, specifically the Sulphur Creek Ranch Airport and Morgan Ranch Airport.

Elevations rise toward landmarks like Big Soldier Mtn and Morehead Mtn, while the southern reaches of the river are punctuated by the dramatic Dagger Falls. The presence of several named road corridors, including the Boundary Creek Road Corridor (Snow), suggests a landscape managed for seasonal access. This area, spanning the border of Valley and Custer counties, illustrates the specialized transport and land-use patterns required in protected Idaho wilderness.