2011 Map of Curtis Ridge

About this map

Curtis Ridge and the Monte Cristo Range dominate this high-altitude landscape in Cache County, where the drainage patterns of Birch Creek and Big Creek define the rugged topography. The area is characterized by unique geologic depressions such as Spencer Basin Sink and Valley Sink, along with notable family-named landmarks like Bob Kiddys Hole and Frazier Hollow. Historical land use is suggested by the presence of Woodruff Park and the network of forest tracks that navigate through Arbs Basin and Lamb Canyon. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise view of the water sources essential to this arid environment, including Six Bit Spring, Stove Spring, and Valley Spring. The nomenclature, from Gold Hill to Six Bit Hollow, reflects a history of prospecting and ranching in the northern Utah backcountry.