Malad County, Former territorial county in Utah, United States

Malad County was a territorial county in Utah encompassing mountain ranges and valleys in the northern section of the territory. The region contained geographic features suitable for farming and settlement development.

The county was established on January 12, 1856 by the territorial legislature from part of Weber County. It was dissolved on January 17, 1862 with its territory reassigned to neighboring counties.

Early settlers built farms and small communities across the region, forming the social fabric during territorial times. These agricultural groups shaped how people lived and worked together in this area.

Historical records from the county are preserved in the Utah State Archives with documents from territorial courts and property deeds. These sources provide insight into administration and land matters of that period.

The territory was divided between multiple neighboring counties after its dissolution, with the majority transferred to Box Elder County. This made Malad County one of the few administrative areas in Utah that was entirely dissolved rather than merged into a larger entity.