The antelope island tour great salt lake salt lake. History of antelope island in the great salt lake, utah. The uninhabited 42squaremile desert island in davis county, sits on the eastern edge of the lake. Antelope island, antelope island north, antelope island south,buffaio point, and plug peak ne. Utah field house of natural history discover the prehistoric world, dig for fossils, and explore the dinosaur garden.
This is the official facebook page for antelope island state park. Antelope island, the largest island in the great salt lake, is one of them because of its natural beauty and its historical significance in american history. Antelope island, great salt lake, utah contributor names jackson, william henry, 18431942, photographer detroit publishing co. History of antelope island in the great salt lake, utah allen d roberts on. Dan miller along the urban corridor of the wasatch front, much of the western horizon is formed by the distinctive ridge line of great salt lakes antelope island. Antelope island state park dogfriendly parks 4528 west 1700 south syracuse, utah 84075 8017732941 get map or directions this park is easily accessed over a 7mile paved causeway, or by boat and an abundance of flora and fauna, a bison herd, and numerous migrating birds are some of the things that await you. From the mainland, the island s 28,022 acres appear barren and deserted. Great salt lake and antelope island 30 quaternary studies and general geology 1 general geology 64 quaternary studies 21 paleontology and paleoecology 12 paleoseismic studies 27 stratigraphic studies 32 water 3 water resources 18 aquifer 30 ground water 37 pesticides 16 hydrogeology 18 septic tanks 9 wetlands 8. A visitor center orients guests with the biology, geology, history, and backcountry trail system. Good night utah highlights the mormon tabernacle choir, antelope island, field house natural history museum, utah state fair, salt flats, bryce canyon, hill. The interviews with jews in utah collection 19821988 is part of a project funded by the utah endowment for the humanities and undertaken by the oral history institute of salt lake city, utah. Great salt lake and antelope island 30 quaternary studies and general geology 1 general geology 64. Antelope island is the largest of the ten islands in the great salt lake measuring fifteen miles long and seven miles across at its widest point. You can see more pictures from our antelope island trip here.
Using critical regionalism as a point of departure, peggy mcdonough of eda architects formerly edwards and daniels designed the visitor center at antelope island as a sophisticated interpretation of architecture within the natural landscape and a profound commentary on the radical proximity of wilderness to the city. He was the author of many books and articles and editor of the coptic encyclopedia. Dogfriendly parks antelope island state park in syracuse. Antelope island is a craggy adventure and birding destination in the great salt lake that is home to 36 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails meandering among freeroaming bison and antelope herds who keep watch over alluvial plains and precambrian rocks. Prospecting books mining books 8 navigation, first aid and knots. When you visit the ranch, watch for evidence of these many changes over the 150 years of history. Miles goodyear wasnt the only white settler who lived in northern utah when the mormon pioneers arrived in 1847. Antelope island is the largest of 10 islands located within the great salt lake in the state of utah, with 42 square miles of scenic beauty in the southeastern part of the lake. The fascinating story behind antelope island state park. Introduction to the geology of antelope island, utah willis, g.
In 1981, the state of utah purchased the entire island for a state park. The fielding garr ranch antelope island state park. Visions of antelope island and great salt lake ebook. Antelope island tours best sightseeing in the salt lake city area, utah bus tour. Photographs of a buffalo hunt at antelope island davis county in 1926. A history of fielding garr first mormon settler on antelope island in 1849 on quotes a visit to daddy stumps camp by brigham young on antelope island. The antelope island south quadrangle includes great salt lake, the southeast shore of great salt lake, and the southernmost part of antelope island. Antelope islands 28,000 acres makes it the largest of the ten islands in the great salt lake. Utah history books utah department of natural resources map.
Antelope island in great salt lake, utah, is part of antelope island state park. In 1981, the state of utah purchased the fielding garr ranch and the rest of the island, including ownership of the herd which was once again numbering in the hundreds. Antelope island, with an area of 42 square miles 109 km2, is the largest of ten islands located. Very few books are available on great salt lake as a whole, let alone on the. Mormons, miners, padres, mountain men, and the openi. Geological map of antelope island south quadrangle. Imagine antelope island in the great salt lake with no buffalo, only wild. As a small remnant of prehistoric lake bonneville, it once covered 20,000 square miles of land in what is now utah, nevada, and idaho. Events recalled by the interviewees span the time period from the 1880s to 1986.
Very few books are available on great salt lake as a whole, let alone on the island specifically. The drive to antelope canyon takes about 20 minutes and then youll have about an hour at the canyon. Building historically books 2 mining history books 10 native american books 11 wild west books 10 roadside history books 8 utah history books 29 opening the west books 16 astronomy and weather books 8 childrens books 12 allpurpose maps. Antelope island is a 42 square mile mile island of low mountains, grasslands, marshes, and sand dunes in the great salt lake. Note too that buffalo were not native to antelope island and were first added in the early 1890s. The antelope island bison herd and the island remained in private hands until 1969 when the northern 2,000 acres 810 ha of the island were purchased by the state of utah. Also, antelope island state park periodically hosts a seasonal hike, called the daddy stump history tour. From the mainland, the islands 28,022 acres appear barren and deserted. Frary peak, the islands highest point, is 6,597feet 2,010 m above sea level and about 2,400 feet 730 m above the lakes historical average level. Located in the great salt lake, the island boasts a famous herd of bison, and is also home to pronghorn, mule deer, bighorn sheep, and millions of birds. Technically, there are not any antelope on utahs antelope island, the largest island in the great salt lake.
Though antelope island is relatively close to the dense population center of the wasatch front cities, it exhibits a. Antelope island is home to freeranging bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, and many other desert animals. A wildlife safari adventure on the largest island in great salt lake. Very few books are available on great salt lake as a whole, let alone on the island. May 31, 2017 exploring antelope island salt lake city, utah. Roads and trails were updated via mapping grade gps. Fremont mapped the topography of great salt lake and its islands. A hiking guide to the tallest peaks in each of utah s twentynine counties salt lake city 1999 and, as photographer, with author marlin stum, visions of antelope island and great salt lake logan 1999. Antelope island, the largest island in the great salt lake, is one of the crown jewels of utah s state park system.
Most history books do not even mention stump, though they often cite miles goodyear who lived in west ogden. History of the first fifty years of davis county daughters of utah pioneers. Like colorado, utah, our sister state, contains some of the most fantastic places to visit and enjoy year round. The ute people frequented the island until the late1840s. Download adobes pdf reader to view the files below 2019. There is also a gift shop located in the visitor center. Exploring antelope island salt lake city, utah youtube. The state park is renowned for its wildlife watching.
Incredible drone footage over antelope island, utah. A drone flew high above an island in utah and caught the most incredible footage antelope island is one of our favorite places to hike, picnic, and view wildlife. History of the first fifty years of davis county hardcover 1999 by daughters of utah pioneers. Yearround interpretive opportunities round out the antelope island experience. Visions of antelope island and great salt lake ecu. Antelope island is a huge island in great salt lake with lots of hiking and driving trails. Bring a lunch and stay a while and explore the old buildings and enjoy the beautiful park the sits to the south of the ranch.
The geology of antelope island, davis county, utah. Millions of birds congregate along the shores surrounding the island, offering unparalleled opportunities for birding. Mining history books utah department of natural resources. A hiking guide to the tallest peaks in each of utahs twentynine counties salt lake city 1999 and, as photographer, with author marlin stum, visions of antelope island and great salt lake logan 1999. His only remaining legacy is that a ridge on the south end of antelope island is honored with his name and that antelope island state park periodically hosts a seasonal hike, called the daddy stump history tour. Fremont returns to utah, naming antelope island for the meat they acquired there. Created as a browsing collection, it is organized by subjecs of popular interest regarding utah history. Antelope island, great salt lake, utah library of congress. Great view of the salt lake and home of brigham youngs historic farm house.
Some 87 years after the salt lake herald story on antelope island, in 1969, the state of utah opened a portion of antelope island the north end as a state park after a sevenmile causeway was constructed across the great salt lake to the island. A state park, the island is a favorite destination for utah outdoor recreationists. Farmington bay white rock bay group campgrou d white rock loop 6. Visions of antelope island and great salt lake by marlin stum. Building historically books 2 mining history books 10 native american books 11 wild west books 10 roadside history books 8 utah history books 29 opening the west books 16 astronomy and weather. Visions of antelope island and great salt lake meets the need for a thoughtful and entertaining overview of this important utah landmark. Antelope island state park is a utah state park and the entire island is included in the park. Daddy stump was living on antelope island when the mormon pioneers started exploring the isle in 1848. The visitor center has lots of good history on the island and the workers were so helpful on what the best h.
Antelope island, with an area of 42 square miles 109 km 2, is the largest of ten islands located within the great salt lake, utah, united states. Antelope island, a state park in utah, is a favorite destination for outdoor recreationists and visiting tourists. Digital collections utah division of state history. Visions of antelope island and great salt lake ebook, 1999. A glassy sunset from the shores of antelope island polly poses in the big salty flats. A place unlike any other oh, and gnats antelope island. Visions of antelope island and great salt lake marlin stum on. Jan 26, 2017 today, stump is forgotten by most history books except for perhaps a mention in a single line. A state park, the island is a favorite destination for utah outdoor recreationists and visiting. The island was without its namesake antelope for many years, but they were reintroduced in 1993 and can now be seen in many areas of. By the early 1600s spanish explores came across the ute people in the great basin area.
Antelope island, the largest of great salt lakes eight major islands, is about 15 miles 24 km long and up to 5 miles 8 km wide, and covers approximately 40 square miles 104 km2. Antelope island, great salt lake, utah contributor names jackson, william henry, 18431942, photographer. Containing over 30,000 images, the classified photograph collection is an artificially created collection by utah division of state history over a forty year period. Photographs of a 1926 buffalo hunt on antelope island in davis county utah. Utah history books 29 opening the west books 16 astronomy and weather books 8. It visits the site where stump homesteaded and offers an overview of the islands history. All files linked to from this page are in pdf format. Atiya was the founding director of the middle east center at the university of utah. Though antelope island is relatively close to the dense population center of the wasatch front cities, it exhibits a real sense of remoteness and isolation. Antelope island in the context of the environment and history of great salt. Visions of antelope island and great salt lake by marlin.
Once in the canyon feel free to take pictures, enjoy learning about the local history and marvel at the beauty surrounding you. The island lies in the southeastern portion of the lake, near salt lake city and davis county, and becomes a peninsula when the lake is at extremely low levels. Journals of the legislative assembly of the territory of utah during the seventh annual session for the years 185758 at great salt lake city utah. A place unlike any other oh, and gnats antelope island state park, ut.
Navigation books 8 first aid books 11 knots books 8 history. The map area contains the northern part of the kennecott utah copper, llc tailings impoundment, interstate 80, and migratory bird refuges. Apr 19, 2020 a drone flew high above an island in utah and caught the most incredible footage antelope island is one of our favorite places to hike, picnic, and view wildlife. Map produced 3252014, by utah state parks and recreation for planning purposes only. The geology of antelope island, davis county, utah in. Though the island was named for the pronghorn antelope that john c. Elevation ranges from 4,200 feet at lake level, to 6,500 feet on frary peak. But antelope island is home to an astonishing variety of flora and fauna native to the great basin.
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