2014 Map of Ridgedale Pass

About this map

Blue Creek Valley and Pocatello Valley meet at the topographical threshold of Ridgedale Pass, defining a high-altitude agricultural and rangeland corridor in Box Elder County. This 2014 survey captures the organized grid of county roads, such as W 26400 N and W 25000 N, which navigate the basin floors between prominent rises. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is dominated by the steep ascent into the West Hills, where drainage systems like Portage Canyon, Broad Canyon, and the Left Hand Fork Middle Canyon carve deep into the slopes. The perennial course of Blue Cr winds through the valley bottoms, serving as a vital water source for the remote holdings and grazing lands that characterize this corner of northern Utah. This map effectively documents the intersection of precise modern section-line surveying with the enduring natural barriers of the Great Basin landscape.