From the Ground Up: The History of Mining in Utah - 2006, Page iii by Philip F. Notarianni, Colleen Whitley, William T. Parry, Thomas G. Alexander, Brigham D. Madsen, Carma Wadley, J. Wallace Gwynn, Allan Kent Powell, Raye C. Ringholz, Debra Wagner, Janet Seegmiller, Bruce D. ...
Mining for coal, iron and silver was responsible for development of some present day communities in southwestern Utah. Hazards and environmental degradation left from past mining are not compatible with some current land uses. The reclamation process calls for historical research, documentation and ...
History of the New Almaden Mines This article describes the fascinating history of the New Almaden quicksilver mines located in Santa Clara County, California. While many have heard of New Almaden, it is often overlooked that the state's first lode mining operation was also the site of bonanza...
The history of an important and prominent semi-ghost town of Eureka, Utah has been targeted by the Utah Department of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM) for immediate reclamation of "abandoned" mining sites. As a child, I was always fascinated by the small semi-ghost town of Eureka. When passin...
Information on Utah's economy, government, culture, state map and flag, major cities, points of interest, famous residents, state motto, symbols, nicknames, and other trivia.
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20th Century Utah History Timeline 1906- Open pit copper mining starts in Bingham Canyon. 1909- Discovery of Rainbow Bridge. 1911- Strawberry Reservoir is completed. 1914- Auto racing begins on the Bonneville Salts Flats near the Great Salt Lake. ...
United States: The problem of the West Copper mining, particularly inArizona, where open-pit operations account for about two-thirds of the nation’s total annual production, has been important since the 19th century. The discovery of petroleum and natural-gas deposits in the early 20th century...
The immigration and settlement of many non-Mormons began with the building of the transcontinental railroad and the development of mining. Jews were among the first non-Mormons to move into permanent homes in Utah. Catholics, Episcopalians, Congregationalists, Presbyterians, and others came in the ...