Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Recreation; Eastering; Nixon, Grace; Johansen, Eugene
Eugene Johansen and Grace Nixon on the San Rafael Swell in 1933 while they were dating. They married and continued to live in Castle Dale where they both taught high school for many years. This photograph was taken at Easter weekend in 1933....
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Recreation; Eastering; Richards, Drew; Guns
Drew Richards (left) with a friend pretending to duel on the San Rafael Swell, Easter weekend 1928. Spending Easter weekend on the Swell or the desert, as locals call it, has been a tradition since the early 1900s and still continues today. It is...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Recreation; Eastering; Richards, Drew
Drew Richards' friends, Mass and Jetty, on the San Rafael Swell at Easter weekend with Drew and Addie Wakefield. Spending Easter weekend on the Swell or "the desert," as locals call it, has been a tradition since early 1900s and still continues...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Recreation; Eastering; Richards, Drew; Wakefield, Addie; Guns
Drew Richards and his girlfriend, 16 year old Addie Wakefield, on the San Rafael on Easter weekend posing as outlaws. Butch Cassidy and his gang rode through and hid out in the Swell. They became legends to all residents of Emery County. Spending...
Drew Richards and friends traveling to the San Rafael Swell for Easter weekend. Although many people had cars in 1928, horses and wagons fared better in the muddy areas of the Swell. Spending Easter weekend on the Swell or the desert, as locals...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Mussentuchit Sand Dunes; Grimes, Ben
Mussentuchit Sand Dune is located near the southwest corner of the San Rafael Swell, adding one more texture to the geologic diversity of the area. The large sand dune is another playground area of the Swell.
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Mussentuchit Sand Dunes; Recreation; Grimes, Ben
Mussentuchit Sand Dune is located near the southwest corner of the San Rafael Swell, adding one more texture to the geologic diversity of the area. The large sand dune is another playground area of the Swell. One can play in the sand or just watch...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Recreation; Hiking; Slot Canyons; Little Wild Horse Canyon; Grimes, Ben
There are many slot canyons in the San Rafael Swell, some are easy enough for families with small children, and others require technical equipment and skill.
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Buckhorn Draw; Grimes, Ben
Photograph taken by Ben Grimes in 2005 of Buckhorn Draw. Interesting history is found in this area: The historic San Rafael Bridge or "Swinging Bridge;" rock art including the "Buckhorn Panel" of Archaic Culture; dinosaur footprint; M.K.Tunells,...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Recreation; Automobiles; Richards, Drew
Drew Richards and friend stuck in the mud in the San Rafael Swell which was not uncommon before roads were built. Usually they would have to get a horse to pull them out. Even today the graveled roads can be very muddy.
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Geology; Mining; Uneva Mine
Uneva Mine Entrance located in Uneva Mine Canyon on the San Rafael Swell in the San Rafael Reef area. The Reef is a dramatic geologic uplift running for 40 miles along the eastern border of the Swell. The Wingate sandstone formation has been tilted...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Mining; Temple Mountain; Uranium
Uranium mining at Temple Mountain began in the late 1800s. A great deal of testing and experimenting with the "wonder" element was going on, and the market was good. All early accounts say the ore they mined was sent to France for Madame Curie's...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Mining; Oil Drilling; Window Blind Peak; Automobiles; USGS
Drilling for oil on the San Rafael Swell began in the late 1800s. Conditions on the Swell looked promising for oil. Several rigs were set up in different areas to drill for oil This rig is located at the base of Window Blind Peak. Newspapers of the...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Mining; Oil Drilling; USGS; Lupton, C.T.
This oil derrick was locaated in Salt Wash. Photograph was taken by USGS photographer, C.T. Lupton in 1911. Oil Drilling began on the San Rafael Swell in the late 1800s. Conditions on the Swell looked promising for oil, and although drilling was...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Mining; Vanadium; Uranium; Hess, F.L.USGS
Early mining for uranium and vanadium was done with pick axe and shovel. Miners are seen taking a break from their work as a photographer from the United States Geological Survey took their photograph on the east side of the San Rafael Swell.
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Mining; Oil Drilling; USGS; Lupton, C.T.
In 1912 a USGS photographer, C.T. Lupton, took this photo of one of the flattops and a drilling rig on the San Rafael Swell. Oil Drilling began on the San Rafael Swell in the late 1800s. Geological conditions on the Swell looked promising for oil,...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Mining; Temple Mountain; Consolidated Uranium Mines; Uranium
Consolidated Uranium Mines, Inc. Pictoral Report to Shareholders on Temple Mountain Mining Operations. Emery County, Utah -- January 15, 1953. Page 1: A.E. C. unit 1 showing cable to rig drilling air holes resulting in 3 ft. diameter cores. Shaft...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Mining; Uranium; Consolidated Uranium Mines, Inc.; Uranium Boom
Consolidated Uranium Mines, Inc. Pictoral Report to Shareholders on Temple Mountain Mining Operations. Emery County, Utah -- January 15, 1953. Page 2: Underground view of A.E.C. working in 2 A showing slusher conveying ore to pocket for loading by...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Mining; Uranium; Consolidated Uranium Mines, Inc.; Uranium; Marchbank
Consolidated Uranium Mines, Inc. Pictoral Report to Shareholders on Temple Mountain Mining Operations. Emery County, Utah -- January 15, 1953. Page 3: Underground view of Marchbank Working Unit showing miner drilling uranium vanadium ore which is...
Emery County (Utah); Mining; Uranium; Consolidated Uranium Mines, Inc.; Uranium
Consolidated Uranium Mines, Inc. Pictoral Report to Shareholders on Temple Mountain Mining Operations. Emery County, Utah -- January 15, 1953. Page 4: Operator and hoist room at A.E.C. working unit 8.