2023 Map of Hardware Ranch

About this map

Cache National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape where the Bear River Range meets the Monte Cristo Range. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and deep hollows, notably Curtis Ridge and Deer Ridge, which frame the drainage of the Blacksmith Fork. This modern survey illustrates a network of remote access routes and trails, including Ant Flat Rd and the Hardware Ranch Trail, which traverse the open spaces of Ant Valley and Bear Flat. Numerous water sources are documented throughout these slopes, from Whiskey Spring and Tilda Spring to the higher elevations near Gold Hill. The map's detail provides a clear look at the hydrologic patterns and topography that support the seasonal ranching and recreational use of this protected mountain territory.