Burbank, Utah facts for kids

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Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	Utah
County	Millard
Founded	1870s
Named for	Margie Burbank Clay
Elevation	5,426 ft (1,654 m)
GNIS feature ID	1450268

Burbank is a small farming area in Utah, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community, meaning it's part of a larger county. Burbank is located in Millard County, right on the edge of the Nevada border. It sits in a wide area called Snake Valley, near another area known as Hamlin Valley.

The historic Dearden Ranch

History of Burbank

Burbank was started in the 1870s by Mormon farmers. It was a place where people tried to build a new life and grow crops.

How Burbank Got Its Name

The community was named after Margie Burbank Clay. She was the wife of a local judge, E. W. Clay. Later, in 1949, when Margie was 96 years old, it was shared that the town was actually named after her mother, Laura Ann (Willard) Burbank. There was also a main spring in the area that settlers used for water, and it was called Clay after the judge. This spring is still important today, as it feeds into Pruess Lake to the north.

Challenges and Changes

Life in early Burbank was tough. People faced problems like outlaws and cattle thieves. There were also worries about getting enough water for farming. Because of these challenges, most people eventually left the community.

The Dearden Ranch

Even though many people left, one place stayed strong: the Dearden Ranch. It was started in 1886 and has been home to the Dearden family ever since. The springs near the ranch, which flow into Lake Creek, are often called Dearden Springs by locals.