Cove Creek (Beaver and Millard counties, Utah) facts for kids

Cove Creek is a small stream in Utah, flowing through Beaver County and Millard County, Utah. It starts in a canyon southeast of Cove Fort in Beaver County. The creek flows north through the Tushar Mountains. Then, it turns west near Sulphur Peak. It runs between the Pavant Range and the Tushar Mountains, passing by Cove Fort. This is how the creek got its name. After that, it continues west past the Mineral Mountains. Finally, Cove Creek disappears into the desert sands at a place called Beaver Bottoms.

History of Cove Creek

Long ago, the area around Cove Creek was important for travelers. About two miles above where Cove Fort now stands, there was a special spring. This spring was surrounded by willow trees.

In 1849, a traveler named Charles C. Rich wrote about this spring in his diary. He called it Emigrant Spring. It was a very helpful spot for people traveling on the Mormon Road. This road was a path used by early settlers and pioneers. The spring offered "good grass and water." This made it a perfect place for travelers to camp and rest. They could find good camping spots along a two-mile stretch of Cove Creek. This was especially useful for those traveling between Corn Creek and Sage Creek.