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1986 Map of Phillips Creek

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Phillips Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Soldier Mountains and the northern reaches of the Camas Prairie define this portion of Idaho as it was documented in the early 1980s. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of drainage systems, including Soldier Creek, Wardrop Creek, and the South Fork Phillips Creek, which flow from the higher elevations of the Sawtooth National Forest. This era shows a transition from the high ridges like Elk Ridge down to the flatter agricultural and grazing lands of the prairie floor.

Evidence of local industry and community life is found in the scattered prospects and a Gravel Pit, pointing toward the area's resource extraction history. Genealogists and local historians will note the small Cem located near the confluence of several gulches, providing a specific point of reference for early families in this part of Camas County. The map details numerous named drainages such as Edwards Gulch and Mc Can Gulch, which were critical for managing water and livestock in this high-altitude environment.