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2017 Map of Horse Ridge

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Horse Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cache National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain where three counties—Weber, Morgan, and Rich—meet along a series of prominent divides. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, specifically the upper reaches of the Ogden River system. The Left Fork S Fork Ogden River and Right Fork S Fork Ogden River carve deep drainages separated by high features like Knighton Ridge and Bull Ridge.

Historically, the presence of Sawmill Canyon suggests early timber interests in these mountains, while isolated water sources such as Wooden Spring provided critical points for livestock and wildlife. The topography is anchored by north-south spines including Wasatch Ridge and the central Horse Ridge, which serve as natural boundaries between the major canyon systems. These features demonstrate the enduring character of the Utah highlands, preserved through federal management while remaining vital to the region's watershed and recreation.