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2011 Map of Horse Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Horse Ridge and the high drainage basins of the Wasatch Range define this landscape in eastern Weber County. The complex topography is dominated by numerous high-altitude divides, including Wasatch Ridge and Knighton Ridge, which separate the headwaters of the Ogden River system. The Left Fork South Fork Ogden River and Right Fork South Fork Ogden River carve deep canyons through the western half of the sheet, while Blue Fork Creek and Lost Creek drain the eastern slopes.

A notable hydrological feature is Wonder Spring, located near the base of Lake Ridge, indicating the significant groundwater activity inherent to these limestone-rich ridges. The names of the canyons and hollows—such as Frost Canyon, Sawmill Canyon, and Wheatgrass Hollow—suggest a history of high-country grazing and timber extraction. The remote character of the terrain is further emphasized by the presence of landmarks like Squaw Flat and the expansive Weed Basin in the northeast quadrant.