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1968 Map of Horse Ridge

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Horse Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Horse Ridge and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest dominate this topographic study, where the boundary lines of Rich, Weber, and Morgan counties converge. The landscape is defined by a series of prominent divides and deep drainages, including Condie Ridge, Stark Ridge, and Bull Ridge, which guide the flow of vital water sources like the South Fork Ogden River and its various tributaries.

Evidence of early land use and backcountry access is found in the network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails that traverse the ridges, connecting points such as Squaw Butte and Knighton Ridge. Water is a critical feature of this high-country environment, documented through numerous named sources such as Wonder Spring and the headwaters of Woodruff Creek. The map reflects a mid-century wilderness managed for both conservation and resource accessibility, showing the transition from the Wasatch National Forest to updated administrative boundaries.