Entries by Utah Geological Survey

Summary of Springhill Landslide Movement and Conditions in 2010

This section summarizes landslide conditions from January 20 through December 7, 2010. Precipitation for the water year is also discussed. Landslide Movement The landslide was active in 2010 and had been continuously moving at a very slow rate since at least January 2008. Measurements indicate that different parts of the landslide were moving at slightly […]

New Geologic Maps of Southern Portions of the Uinta Mountains Now Available

Two new geologic maps near Vernal, Utah have been released. The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) recently published two 1:24,000-scale geologic maps covering a part of the south flank of the Uinta Mountains near Vernal. These maps provide data useful to consultants/land-use managers to address geologic hazard and resource issues; they will also be of interest […]

NEW MAPS HELP CHART GEOLOGIC FEATURES OF UINTAS

deseretnews.com Two new geologic maps near Vernal have been released by the Utah Geological Survey, providing information that will help land-use managers and others chart geologic hazards and resources on the south flank of the Uinta Mountains. “The Dry Fork and Steinaker quadrangles contain some of the most scenic and geologically diverse landscapes in the […]

Glad You Asked—Where can I collect landscaping rock on public land?

Decorative stone public collecting localities Landscaping rock can be collected from “community pits” on U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands. Common-use areas/community pits are for noncommercial or small-scale collection and require a permit. The rules and stipulations for collecting vary from region to region and pit to pit. For details […]

GeoSights—Fremont Indian State Park, Sevier County, Utah

Fremont Indian State Park is named after a diverse group of people, the Fremont Indians, who lived in Utah from A.D. 400 to 1350. The park exists because of successful archaeological excavations in Clear Creek Canyon prior to construction of Interstate 70 between Richfield and Cove Fort, Utah. There are at least 10 Fremont sites […]

New Geologic Resource Map

Structure Contour of the Top of the Salt in the Paradox Formation and Areas of Low Topographic Slope Angle in the Paradox Basin by Sonja Heuscher READ MORE VIEW MAP

DOG'S FALL LEADS BLM TO RESEARCH VALUE OF PIT

thespectrum.com Before the Bureau of Land Management fills a deep pit on BLM land near Parowan Gap where a dog named Buster fell last week, the local bureau’s archaeologist has requested a study. “I proposed the project to a team immediately, but one of our archaeologists said the pit may have some cultural resource value […]

UTAH ELECTRICITY RATES AMONG LOWEST IN THE WEST

deseretnews.com Paying to keep the lights on can put a strain on many a household budget. But some Utahns might be surprised to learn that their electricity rates are among the lowest in the West. Last week, Rocky Mountain Power announced it would be seeking a $232.4 million general rate hike, which would increase the […]

SOUTH WEBER WINDS WANTS WIND FARM

standard.net A wind of change is blowing through South Weber, possibly bringing with it clean energy and a tax profit for the city. South Weber Winds, a locally owned firm, wants to develop a $30 million wind farm in South Weber at the mouth of Weber Canyon, using a portion of the electricity generated by […]

CANINE RESCUE SUCCESSFUL

thespectrum.com Getting ready to save a dog that’s fallen down a mine shaft sounds scary, but rescue crew members like Corbin Allred said they jump at the chance to put their skills to use and save a life. Buster, Parowan resident Bob Giles’ playful black mutt, fell down a 30- foot hole, possibly an old […]