Satellite image of Szurdok Ridge.

Szurdok Ridge was a mountain ridge at Ütközet on the human colony world of Reach. A river on top of the ridge housed a large hydroelectric power plant that provided energy for Reach's inhabitants. A large battle between the United Nations Space Command and the Covenant took place on the ridge during the Fall of Reach.

Close-up satellite image observing UNSC and Covenant forces in Szurdok Ridge

Trivia

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• "Szurdok" is the Hungarian word for "canyon". Hence the name "Szurdok Ridge" sounds like a narrow trench or "Ridge Ridge".
• Szurduk is a commune in present-day Romania.

List of appearances

• Halo: Reach (First appearance)
• Halo: Ground Command
• Halo Mythos (Mentioned only)
• Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual