Escalante, City Center in Garfield County, Utah.
Located along Utah's Scenic Byway 12, Escalante sits at an elevation of 1774 meters in the southern region of the state.
The settlement, established in 1875, developed from an agricultural community into a central point for exploring the surrounding Utah landscapes.
The historic district walking tour presents numerous structures and locations that reflect the development patterns of early Mormon settlements.
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services from their headquarters at 375 North 700 West, maintaining public safety.
The community of 850 residents represents the largest population center within a 70-mile radius of the southern Utah wilderness.
Location: Garfield County
Inception: 1875
Elevation above the sea: 1,774 m
Website: http://www.escalantecity-utah.com/
Shares border with: Loa
Website: http://escalantecity-utah.com
GPS coordinates: 37.76944,-111.60139
Latest update: June 3, 2025 03:25
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