2011 Map of Phillips Creek

About this map

Soldier Creek and its many tributaries, including Minear Creek and Free Gold Creek, carve through this section of the Sawtooth National Forest area. The landscape is defined by its recreation and resource history, featuring the Soldier Mountain Ski Area and Pioneer Campground near the northern boundary. Evidence of earlier industrial activity remains at the Richard Allen Mine, situated along the slopes above Free Gold Creek. To the south, the terrain transitions toward more accessible valley floors where local routes like Soldier Creek Rd and Hollowell Rd provide access to the Mountain View Cemetery. This survey documents a balance of high-elevation landmarks like Wells Summit and Elk Ridge alongside the drainage patterns of Edwards Gulch and McCan Gulch, illustrating the transition from steep mountain terrain to the settled fringes of the Camas Prairie.