2023 Map of Soldier Cap

About this map

Soldier Cap rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert portion of the Owyhee Front, where the landscape is defined by a complex drainage network that feeds into the Snake River plain. The terrain is characterized by a series of significant peaks and ridges, including Getaway Mtn, Tims Peak, and Dryden Peak, which overlook deep-cut drainages like Hardtrigger Creek and the Middle Fork Hardtrigger Creek. The local geography reveals a history of land use and navigation through labels like Coyote Grade Rd and Salmon Creek Rd, which traverse the high basins. Water remains a critical element for the region, noted by the presence of Lemonade Spring and several named seasonal streams such as Farrot Creek and Murphy Creek. The map also captures modern Indigenous place naming with the East Fork Newe-Waippe-Naakwade, reflecting a deep and ongoing connection to this Owyhee County landscape.