Spiral Jetty, Earth sculpture at Rozel Point, Great Salt Lake, United States.
The Spiral Jetty extends 1,500 feet into the Great Salt Lake, constructed from black basalt rocks, salt, mud, and earth in a counterclockwise coil pattern.
The 1970 creation by Robert Smithson marked a pivotal moment in Land art, transforming the industrial area of Rozel Point into an environmental art installation.
The installation changes appearance with water levels and salt concentrations, reflecting the connection between artistic expression and natural environmental processes.
Visitors access the site through Golden Spike National Historic Site, following a gravel road for approximately 30 miles west of Brigham City, Utah.
The pink waters surrounding the black basalt structure result from salt-tolerant bacteria thriving in the extreme salinity of the Great Salt Lake.
Location: Box Elder County
Inception: 1970
Creator: Robert Smithson
Official opening: 1971
Made from material: mud, table salt, rock, water, basalt
GPS coordinates: 41.43778,-112.66889
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57
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