Little "ridges" that run along brick planters and patios with a small mound at one end. Is this from a mole?

Yes those are moles, though keep in mind that moles can also make mounds with no raised ridges. I'm in the process of updating a page on my website showing the difference between mole and gopher sign. Check out the "pest id guide" at http://www.traplineproducts.com/Pest_id_guide.html

I thought Moles and Gophers were the same animal.

Thanks Steve!!! If I ever run into a gopher problem, you aren't too far away and I could buy traps from you in person, right?

Do you set for gophers the same way you set for moles?

Livetrap-
If you will "click" on Steve's sign-in name, a drop-down box will appear; "click" on View Posts- You will find a lot of valuable advice that he has offered, in the past, on the subjects of mole and gopher trapping. He has probably dropped a hint or two that might not come to mind right now.

Thanks LA, I'll check that out now.

Big Bob,
A mole is what female movie stars have on their cheek. A gopher is their assistant who brings them stuff.

Yuckety-Yuck-Yuck Paul