2023 Map of Midnight Mountain

About this map

The Bear River Range dominates this portion of the Cache National Forest, marking the high-elevation boundary between Franklin and Bear Lake counties. This alpine landscape is defined by its complex network of seasonal drainages and springs, including Hells Kitchen Spring and Mahogany Basin Spring, which feed into major corridors like Emigration Canyon and Williams Canyon. The terrain transitions from the high peaks of Midnight Mtn and Midnight Mountain down into significant depressions like Copenhagen Basin and Dry Basin. Local history is embedded in the naming of travel routes such as the Carlson Mill Trl and Mill Farm Rd, suggesting early industrial and agricultural efforts in this high country. A dense system of trails, including the Highline Trl and Midland Trl, connects the various hollows and canyons, illustrating the area's ongoing use for transit and resource access.