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Utah State Route 222
State Route 222 (SR-222) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Utah. Spanning , it connects the city of Midway on Utah 113 with Wasatch Mountain State Park, and non-state-maintained connections to Park City and Brighton via Empire Pass and Guardsman Pass. Route description The route begins in the Heber Valley - part of the Wasatch Back - at the intersection of Main Street and Center Street in the city of Midway and heads west along Main Street through from the center of town through shops and homes. After two blocks, the route turns north on 200 West Street and turns west again two blocks later onto 200 North street. After travelling west for through residential communities, the route turns again to the north along Homestead Drive, passing by the Homestead Resort, Homestead caldera and the Utah Golf Resort and leaving the city limits. Just outside Midway, Homestead Drive curves to the west at the entrance of Wasatch Mountain State Park. At this point, State Route 222 turn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Utah Department Of Transportation
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is an agency of the state government of Utah, United States; it is usually referred to by its initials UDOT (pronounced "you-dot"). UDOT is charged with maintaining the more than of roadway that constitute the network of state highways in Utah. The agency is headquartered in the Cal Rampton, Calvin L. Rampton state office complex in Taylorsville, Utah, Taylorsville, Utah. The executive director is Carlos Braceras with Lisa Wilson and Teri Newell as Deputy Directors. Project priorities are set forth by the independent Utah Transportation Commission, which coordinates directly with the UDOT. Structure UDOT maintains over of highways. The department is divided into four geographically defined regions and 10 functional groups: project development; operations; program development; technology and innovation; employee development; communications; policy and legislative services; audit; and finance. While the agency has maintenance stati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wasatch Range
The Wasatch Range ( ) or Wasatch Mountains is a mountain range in the western United States that runs about from the Utah-Idaho border south to central Utah. It is the western edge of the greater Rocky Mountains, and the eastern edge of the Great Basin region.''Hiking the Wasatch'', John Veranth, 1988, Salt Lake City, The northern extension of the Wasatch Range, the Bear River Mountains, extends just into Idaho, constituting all of the Wasatch Range in that state. In the language of the native Ute people, Wasatch means "mountain pass" or "low pass over high range." According to William Bright, the mountains were named for a Shoshoni leader who was named with the Shoshoni term ''wasattsi'', meaning "blue heron". In 1926, Cecil Alter quoted Henry Gannett from 1902, who said that the word meant "land of many waters," then posited, "the word is a common one among the Shoshones, and is given to a berry basket" carried by women. Overview Since the earliest days of European sett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SR-190 (UT)
State Route 190 (SR-190) or the Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway is primarily an east and west state highway and scenic highway in eastern Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, that begins at Interstate 215 (I-215), runs through Big Cottonwood Canyon (including the Brighton Loop), and ends at the Salt Lake and Wasatch county line. Route description Holladay and Cottonwood Heights SR-190 begins at a single point urban interchange with I-215 (though the rightmost lane of the eastbound off-ramp actually leads to 3000 East instead of SR-190) and the road curves to the south as it climbs from the Knudsen's Corner lowlands near Big Cottonwood Creek to run first along the bottom of the south-facing mountainside leading up to Mount Olympus to the north and then along the west-facing mountainside just north of Big Cottonwood Canyon's mouth. The border between the cities of Holladay and Cottonwood Heights loosely follows the route until the intersection with Wasatch Boulevard. No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
US-189 (UT)
U.S. Route 189 is a spur of U.S. Route 89. It currently runs for 322 miles (518 km) from Provo, Utah at Interstate 15 to Jackson, Wyoming. The highway was not part of the original 1926 U.S. Highway system. The highway was created in the 1930s, absorbing former U.S. Route 530 and a portion of U.S. Route 30S. The portion through Provo Canyon (between Provo and Heber City, Utah) has been designated the Provo Canyon Scenic Byway by the state of Utah. Route description Utah US-189 begins in Provo where it is known as University Avenue, referring to Brigham Young University. The highway then winds up Provo Canyon passing by Deer Creek Reservoir and paralleling the route of the Heber Creeper (now known as the Heber Valley Railroad). The portion in Provo Canyon is designated the Provo Canyon Scenic Byway by the state legislature. The highway exits Provo Canyon near Heber City, Utah. At Heber City US-189 meets U.S. Route 40 and is co-signed with Route 40 all the way to its ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordanelle Reservoir
Jordanelle Reservoir is a reservoir in Wasatch County, Utah, United States, just north of Heber City. Jordanelle Reservoir is fed and drained primarily by the Provo River, and is impounded by the Jordanelle Dam, an earthen dam. The construction of the dam resulted in the reroutings of both U.S. Route 40 and U.S. Route 189 (which now run concurrently over the summit of nearby mountains) and the submergence of the towns of Keetley, Hailstone, and Jordanelle. Jordanelle State Park Construction of the dam started on June 27, 1987, and was completed on April 12, 1993. Jordanelle State Park opened on June 29, 1995. Construction of the dam was challenged by several groups. Conservationists wanted to maintain the natural state of the Provo River. Because of this, a large area at the foot of the dam was converted into an artificial wetland. Other groups were concerned that the site was geologically flawed, citing the catastrophic failure of the Teton Dam in Idaho in 1976. Mining in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SR-32 (UT)
State Route 32 (SR-32) is a state highway in Wasatch and Summit Counties in the U.S. state of Utah. Most of the highway is an old routing of U.S. Route 189 that became disconnected from the rest of US-189 during the construction of the Jordanelle Reservoir. SR-32 runs for 29.053 miles (46.756 km) from US-40 and US-189 north of Heber City to I-80 near Wanship. Although signed US-189 or US-189 Alternate for most of its history, the highway pre-dates the creation of U.S. Highways and has had several numerical designations and route changes through the years. Route description The modern SR-32 begins running north from the US-40/US-189 junction north of Heber City. It curves east to run along the southern edge of the Jordanelle Reservoir and provides access to Jordanelle State Park. It continues east to cross into Summit County and meets the western terminus of SR-35 in Francis. In Francis, SR-32 turns more northerly and meets SR-248 and SR-150 at Kamas. SR-32 runs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wasatch County, Utah
Wasatch County ( ) is a county in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 23,530. Its county seat and largest city is Heber City. The county was named for a Ute Native American word meaning ''mountain pass'' or ''low place in the high mountains.'' Wasatch County is part of the Heber, UT Micropolitan Statistical Area as well as the Salt Lake City- Provo-Orem, UT Combined Statistical Area. History The first settlers were Mormon pioneers, in 1859, settling near present Heber City, Midway, and Charleston. On January 17, 1862, the Utah Territory legislature created the county, annexing areas from Great Salt Lake, Green River, Sanpete, Summit, and Utah counties. Heber was selected as the county seat. Wasatch in Ute means "mountain pass" or "low pass over high range". Heber City was named for Mormon Apostle Heber C. Kimball. The county boundaries were altered in 1880 and 1884, and then on January 4, 1915, the eastern portion was partitioned of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimball Junction, Utah
A number of highway junctions in the U.S. state of Utah have names that appear on maps and in state laws designating the highways. Sometimes the junction name also refers to the surrounding community or area as well as just the highway junction itself. In a few instances, the highway junction shares the name with a nearby railroad junction. Such sharing of names does not include the many, many named railroad junctions within the state, some of whose name also refers to the surrounding community or area, but has no relation to any highway junction (for example, Cache Junction). La Sal Junction is a very small town with no running businesses. There is also a town named Junction (which is the county seat of Piute County) where and meet. Notes References {{reflist External linksHighway Referencing [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interstate 80 In Utah
Interstate 80 (I-80) is a part of the Interstate Highway System that runs from San Francisco, California, to Teaneck, New Jersey. The portion of the highway in the US state of Utah is long through the northern part of the state. From west to east, I-80 crosses the state line from Nevada in Tooele County and traverses the Bonneville Salt Flats—which are a part of the larger Great Salt Lake Desert. It continues alongside the Wendover Cut-off—the corridor of the former Victory Highway— US Route 40 (US-40) and the Western Pacific Railroad Feather River Route. After passing the Oquirrh Mountains, I-80 enters the Salt Lake Valley and Salt Lake County. A short portion of the freeway is concurrent with I-15 through Downtown Salt Lake City. At the Spaghetti Bowl, I-80 turns east again into the mouth of Parleys Canyon and Summit County, travels through the mountain range, and intersects the eastern end of I-84 near Echo Reservoir before turning northeast toward the Wyo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Utah State Route 113
State Route 113 (SR‑113) is a state highway in the Heber Valley in northern Wasatch County, Utah, United States, that connects U.S. Route 189 (US‑189) in Charleston with U.S. Route 40 (US‑40)/US‑189 in Heber City and forms a northern loop off of US‑189 by way of Midway. The entire length has been designated as part of the Provo Canyon Scenic Byway. Route description SR‑113 begins at the intersection of South 3600 West/Charleston Road and US‑189 on the northeast shore of Deer Creek Reservoir on the southwestern corner of Charleston. From its southern terminus, the route heads north as a two-lane road along South 3600 West/Charleston Road to pass through the length of the west side of Charleston. Along the way it connects with the west end of West 3600 South before passing by the west side of the Charleston City Park. On the north edge of the park, the route connects with the west end of West 3400 South, and then the west ends of West 3300 South, West 3150 S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Utah State Route 190
State Route 190 (SR-190) or the Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway is primarily an east and west state highway and scenic highway in eastern Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, that begins at Interstate 215 (I-215), runs through Big Cottonwood Canyon (including the Brighton Loop), and ends at the Salt Lake and Wasatch county line. Route description Holladay and Cottonwood Heights SR-190 begins at a single point urban interchange with I-215 (though the rightmost lane of the eastbound off-ramp actually leads to 3000 East instead of SR-190) and the road curves to the south as it climbs from the Knudsen's Corner lowlands near Big Cottonwood Creek to run first along the bottom of the south-facing mountainside leading up to Mount Olympus to the north and then along the west-facing mountainside just north of Big Cottonwood Canyon's mouth. The border between the cities of Holladay and Cottonwood Heights loosely follows the route until the intersection with Wasatch Boulevard. North ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County is located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 1,185,238, making it the most populous county in Utah. Its county seat and largest city is Salt Lake City, the state capital. The county was created in 1850. Salt Lake County is the 37th most populated county in the United States and is one of four counties in the Rocky Mountains to make it into the top 100. (Others being Denver County and El Paso County, Colorado and Clark County, Nevada.) Salt Lake County is the only county of the first class in Utah - under the Utah Code (Title 17, Chapter 50, Part 5) is a county with a population of 700,000 or greater. Salt Lake County occupies the Salt Lake Valley, as well as parts of the surrounding mountains, the Oquirrh Mountains to the west and the Wasatch Range to the east (essentially the entire Jordan River watershed north of the Traverse Mountains). In addition, the northwestern section of the county includes part of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
