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2020 Map of Soldier Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Soldier Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Challis National Forest and Boise National Forest converge in this high-elevation wilderness, where the Middle Fork Salmon Wild and Scenic River carves through the northwestern corner. The landscape is defined by a dense network of alpine basins and drainages, notably Soldier Basin and the headwaters of Soldier Creek. This 2020 survey illustrates a region largely untouched by modern development, accessible primarily via routes like Josephus Lake Rd.

Highland water bodies such as Josephus Lake, Helldiver Lake, and the cluster of Soldier Lakes are prominent features set against significant vertical relief. Notable peaks and divides, including Mt Mills and the elongated Greyhound Ridge, separate the various creek systems like Muskeg Creek and Sulphur Cr. The map provides a precise look at the hydrology of the Idaho backcountry, detailing the numerous unnamed tributaries that feed into the larger river systems.