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2013 Map of Soldier Cap

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Soldier Cap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Soldier Cap and Salmon Butte dominate the southern portion of this Owyhee County terrain, where a complex network of high-desert drainages defines the landscape. The geography is characterized by several named peaks including Getaway Mtn, Tims Peak, and Dryden Peak, providing distinct landmarks for navigation and land management. The drainage system is particularly intricate, with Hardtrigger Cr and its various branches, such as Middle Fork Hardtrigger Cr and Little Hardtrigger Cr, carving deep into the western Idaho plateau.

Remote roads like Coyote Grade Rd, Salmon Creek Rd, and Wilson Creek Rd trace the contours of the land, connecting isolated points such as Lemonade Spring and Shares Basin. The presence of features like Horse Race Ridge and Wilson Bluff indicates a terrain shaped by erosion and elevation, while the various gulches, including Stewart Gulch and Rodeo Gulch, speak to the localized hydrology of this arid region.