Uintah County, County seat in eastern Utah, United States
Uintah County stretches across 4,501 square miles of varied terrain, from mountainous regions in the north to fertile valleys where Vernal resides.
Established in 1880, the county gained its name from the Ute Indian tribe that inhabited the Uinta Basin region during early settlement periods.
The Ute Tribe maintains its headquarters at Fort Duchesne, preserving Native American traditions and contributing to the county's cultural diversity.
The Vernal Regional Airport connects residents to Denver, Colorado, while numerous transportation routes facilitate access throughout the extensive county territory.
The region contains substantial deposits of natural resources, including natural gas, oil, phosphate, and gilsonite, supporting the local industrial economy.
Location: Utah
Inception: 1880
Capital city: Vernal
Shares border with: Daggett County, Moffat County, Rio Blanco County, Garfield County, Grand County, Emery County, Carbon County, Duchesne County, Summit County
Website: http://co.uintah.ut.us
GPS coordinates: 40.13000,-109.52000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
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