East Tintic Mountains facts for kids
Quick facts for kids East Tintic Mountains |
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NE flank of range & Utah Lake from Provo
"County Line Ridge" and peaks (overlooking Utah Valley, & Goshen Valley, West Mountain (Utah County, Utah) at photo left) |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Boulter Peak |
| Elevation | 8,308 ft (2,532 m) |
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 East Tintic Mountains
Location in Utah
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| Country | United States |
| Settlement | Eureka, Utah |
| Topo map | USGS Boulter Peak, Allens Ranch, Tintic Junction, Eureka, Tintic Mountain and Furner Ridge 7.5 minute maps |
The East Tintic Mountains are a mountain range in Utah, United States. They are found in central Juab, Utah, and Tooele counties. This range is on the eastern edge of the Great Basin. It is located west of the Wasatch Front, about 50 miles (80 km) south of Salt Lake City. The town of Eureka is an old mining town right in the middle of these mountains. U.S. Route 6 goes through the central part of the range and through Eureka.
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Exploring the East Tintic Mountains
The East Tintic Mountains are part of Utah's beautiful scenery. They stretch across several counties, creating a unique landscape. The highest point in the range is Boulter Peak, which stands at 8,308 feet (2,532 meters) tall.
The Tintic Mining District
A very important part of the East Tintic Mountains is the Tintic Mining District. This area was once a busy place for mining. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, miners found a lot of valuable metals here. They dug for silver, gold, and other important metals. This made the district a very significant place for the economy at that time.
How the Mountains Got Their Name
The mountain range, the nearby Tintic Valley, and the mining district are all named after a special person. They are named after Chief Tintic. He was a leader of the Goshute people.
Preserving History in the Mountains
Even today, you can find reminders of the mining past in the East Tintic Mountains. Several places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These sites help us remember the history of the area.
- The Tintic Smelter Site shows where metals were processed.
- The Sunbeam Mine is an example of an old mine.
- The Silver City Cemetery is where many people from the mining towns were buried.
These places help to preserve the story of the Tintic Mining District for future generations.
