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2010 Map of Soldier Cap

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Soldier Cap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Hardtrigger Creek and its various tributaries, including the Middle Fork and Little Hardtrigger Creek, dominate this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County. This 2010 U.S. Geological Survey representation details a network of named summits and ridges that define the local topography, from the prominent Soldier Cap in the east to Tims Peak and Dryden Peak along the western edge. Notable landforms such as Getaway Mountain, Salmon Butte, and the expansive Horse Race Ridge provide clear markers for navigation in a region characterized by deep drainages and volcanic peaks.

Access to the interior is mapped via primitive routes like Coyote Grade Rd, Salmon Creek Rd, and Wilson Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. The drainage patterns of Salmon Creek, Murphy Creek, and Wilson Creek illustrate the watershed system feeding toward the Snake River valley to the north. For researchers and outdoorsmen, the map precisely documents the intersection of named gulches and basins, such as Rodeo Gulch and Shares Basin, which have long served as landmarks for local ranching and exploration.