Emery County, Administrative county in east-central Utah, United States.
Description
Emery County is an administrative county in east-central Utah that spans diverse landscapes shaped by mountains, desert regions, and river valleys. The Green River has carved through these terrains over time, creating the geographic character visible today throughout the region.
History
The county was established in 1875 and named after George W. Emery, who served as territorial governor of Utah at that time. This naming reflected his political influence on the region during its early settlement period.
Culture
The Museum of the San Rafael displays objects from local history, including dinosaur fossils and mining artifacts that visitors can explore up close. These collections tell stories about the people who lived here and how they engaged with the landscape.
Practical
Visitors can explore the region most easily by visiting various towns and accessing the larger landmarks like nature reserves and public lands. It is helpful to focus on larger towns such as Castle Dale, where administrative services and basic amenities are available.
Did you know?
The region contains a remarkable mix of different protected land designations, including state parks, BLM lands, and forest service areas, along with a national monument. These various administrative zones share the territory, creating a complex patchwork of land management throughout the county.
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Goblin Valley State Park
47.2 km
Horseshoe Canyon
73.1 km
Cedar Mountain Formation
31 km
Crystal Geyser
48.4 km
Desolation Canyon
75.4 km
Green River State Park
46.4 km
Huntington State Park
44.8 km
Buckhorn Draw Pictograph Panel
14.9 km
Canyon Lands
81 km
USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum
68.6 km
Electric Lake
82.3 km
Bottleneck Peak and Moon
7.8 km
Emery LDS Church
48.7 km
San Rafael Bridge
10.3 km
Helper Commercial District
78.6 km
Samuel Singleton House
39.7 km
Ferron Presbyterian Church and Cottage
40.7 km
Castle Dale School
37.7 km
Lars Peter Larson House
42 km
Paul C. Christensen House
37.8 km
Leander Lemmon House
44.3 km
Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry
37.1 km
The Helper Museum
78.4 km
Wedge Overlook
12.8 km
Little Grand Canyon
12.8 km
Little Wild Horse Canyon
55.8 km
Bell Canyon
45.8 km
Huntington Lake
45.5 km
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