Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Little Grand Canyon; Geology; Castle Valley; San Rafael River, Grimes, Ben
The Little Grand Canyon on the San Rafael Swell is seen best from The Wedge Lookout. The San Rafael Swell is an anticline, or a geological uplift, that originally looked like an oval bowl turned upside down. Over time it has been carved into...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Little Grand Canyon; Geology; Window Blind Peak; San Rafael River; Grimes, Ben
The Little Grand Canyon on the San Rafael Swell is seen best from The Wedge Lookout. Window Blink Peak can be seen on the far right horizon. The San Rafael Swell is an anticline, or a geological uplift, that originally looked like an oval bowl...
Emery County (Utah); Swasey Family; Swasey, Royal; Milk Barn Museum; Antiques
Royal Swasey began collecting old items to preserve the old ways of life. He also had a hobby of making animals and other folk art sculptures. Birds he has carved can be seen on the shelves, cow bells hanging from the rafters, a lantern glowing,...
Emery County (Utah); Swasey Family; Antiques; Milk Barn Museum; Swasey, Royal
Royal Swasey fought in World War II. The Nazi flag is likely a souvenir from that war. Royal began collecting old items to preserve the old ways of life. He also had a hobby of making animals and other folk art sculptures out of wood, antlers,...
Emery County (Utah); Swasey Family; Swasey, Royal; Milk Barn Museum; Swasey, Eva
Eva and Royal Swasey are standing in their yard with some grandchildren and animals that Royal has carved and made using items at hand. Royal Swasey began collecting old items to preserve the old ways of life. He also had a hobby of making animals...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Rock Formations; Jack's Knob; USGS; Geology; Baker, A.A.
United States Geographical Survey photographer A.A. Baker took this photograph in 1931.The San Rafael Swell was the last area of the United States to be surveyed because it was so rough and remote. This collection of United States Geological Survey...
ming, Southern Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Northern Arizona and Southern California were all included in their rolonization plans. Strategic points throughout this vast empire were to be occupied and controlled. The intervening territory would be filled...
Glen Canyon (Utah and Ariz.); Rafting (Sports)--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)
With the "Shasta" tied securely, we shoved off into the constantly flowing river. A long and interesting day lay ahead of us. Just four miles downstream we made (or we should say four crews made) the landing at Smith Fork. A short hike through...
Glen Canyon (Utah and Ariz.); Rafting (Sports)--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)
camp ground was solved by a bucket brigade, and before long the 36 assembled for the hike (or as much of it as you felt your exhausted body could take) to the Hole in the Rock.
Merly abandoned the customary trail because of the very dense growth...
Glen Canyon (Utah and Ariz.); Rafting (Sports)--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)
up the dusty road, then turned and climbed over the low sloping rock to the left. Merly had tried to encourage everybody to make this hike, and strangely enough, about the same number went on this as had gone up to the top of the natural bridge. We...