Box Elder County, County administrative division in northern Utah, United States
Description
Box Elder County spans across diverse landscapes between the Great Salt Lake Desert and several mountain ranges including the Promontory, Raft River, and Grouse Creek Mountains. Interstate 15 and Interstate 84 cross through the eastern section, linking the region to neighboring states.
History
The territory saw the completion of the first transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit in 1869, marked by the ceremonial Golden Spike. This event connected the eastern and western railroad lines for the first time.
Culture
The Bear River National Migratory Bird Refuge draws nature watchers who come to observe seasonal bird populations moving through the area. Visitors can experience the flow of wildlife that shapes much of the region's natural character.
Practical
The area is best explored by car, as the two interstates provide quick access to the different landscapes. Plan for several days to properly visit the mountain ranges, desert areas, and wildlife refuges spread throughout the region.
Did you know?
The Spiral Jetty, an earthwork sculpture created by Robert Smithson in 1970, extends from the north shore of the Great Salt Lake as a spiral formation. The artwork submerges and reappears depending on the lake's water level, making it a constantly changing installation.
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Golden spike
47.2 km
Spiral Jetty
36.8 km
Lucin Cutoff
47.1 km
Ben Lomond Mountain
96.5 km
Golden Spike National Historical Park
47.5 kmKay's Cross
110.8 km
Hill Aerospace Museum
98.3 km
Weber Canyon
108.3 km
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
116.6 km
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
85.9 km
Historic 25th Street
99.4 km
Bigelow-Ben Lomond Hotel
99.8 km
Hogup Cave
3.2 km
Mount Ogden
107.5 km
D&RGW 223
98.9 km
Peery's Egyptian Theater
99.7 km
Box Elder Stake Tabernacle
90.5 km
John Moses Browning House
100.2 km
Cutler Reservoir
94.8 km
Ogden Canyon
106.2 km
Sun Tunnels
67.8 km
Martin Harris Gravesite
99.9 km
Gustav Becker House
101.3 km
Weber Stake Tabernacle
99.4 kmOakridge Country Club
113.9 kmCherry Hill
113.6 km
Devil's Gate-Weber Hydroelectric Power Plant
109.7 km
American Can Company of Utah Building Complex
99.1 km
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