2023 Map of Old Canyon

About this map

High ridges and seasonal drainages define this portion of the Cache National Forest along the Rich County highlands. The landscape is dominated by the prominent elevation of Monument Peak and the dual summits of Twin Peaks, which overlook a network of canyons including New Canyon, Old Canyon, and Pole Canyon. Water management in this high-altitude terrain is evident through man-made features like Nick Reservoir and Lodgepole Reservoir, alongside natural sources such as Clawson Spring and Longhurst Spring. The drainage patterns of Otter Creek and its branches, including the Middle Branch Otter Creek and South Branch Otter Creek, carve through the terrain, illustrating the hydrologic importance of these forest lands. A system of forest roads, such as Otter Creek Rd, provides access across Long Ridge and through the various forks, reflecting the contemporary management of these public lands.