Farnsworth Peak, Mountain summit in Tooele County and Salt Lake County, United States
Farnsworth Peak rises 2,761 meters above sea level on the northern section of the Oquirrh Mountain range, 29 kilometers southwest of Salt Lake City.
The mountain received its name from Philo Farnsworth, who created the first fully electronic television system in the early twentieth century.
The peak serves as a central broadcasting point for numerous television and radio stations, connecting communities throughout the Salt Lake Valley region.
Access to the eastern side requires special permission due to private land ownership, while the western approach from Tooele offers public hiking trails.
Three distinct transmitter sites occupy the summit: Big Farnsworth, The KSTU Site, and Little Farnsworth, forming a critical communications infrastructure.
Location: Tooele County
Location: Salt Lake County
GPS coordinates: 40.65950,-112.20163
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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