Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; San Rafael Bridge; Swinging Bridge
In 1994 a new bridge was completed across the San Rafael River, and the old Swinging Bridge was repaired and rededicated as a foot bridge. This is an aerial view of the river area in Buckhorn Draw.
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; MK Tunnels; Cold War; Morrison Knudsen
In 1948 the Federal Government sent some military officials to the San Rafael Swell to build a series of tunnels over a 300 acre area. Morrison Knudsen Corporation (MK) won the construction contract to blast the tunnels in the solid rock. It was a...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; MK Tunnels; Craters; Cold War; Morrison Knudsen
After the tunnels were created, varying amounts of TNT were set of on top of the formation to test the strength of the tunnels far beneath. Three tunnels can be seen from on top. Two of them were created by the explosives placed where the craters...