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2011 Map of Soldier Creek

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Soldier Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Middle Fork Salmon River carves through the northwestern corner of this high-elevation wilderness, anchored by a series of alpine water bodies including Josephus Lake, Soldier Lakes, and the secluded Iris Lake. The landscape is defined by its mining history, with several notable claims situated in the eastern half of the quadrangle. Operations such as the Greyhound Mine near Greyhound Ridge and the Seafoam Mine along the upper reaches of Seafoam Creek illustrate the early 21st-century footprint of mineral exploration in this Idaho backcountry.

Logistical access is sparse, primarily concentrated around Josephus Lake Rd, which provides a corridor toward the Silverbell Mine. The hydrography is dense with tributaries like Sulphur Creek, Muskeg Creek, and Fall Creek, which feed into the larger river systems. Significant peaks such as Mount Mills rise above the drainage basins of Float Creek and Lost Lake, characterizing the high-relief terrain that has historically challenged both miners and travelers.