Fremont Wash facts for kids

Fremont Wash is a stream and a valley located in Iron County, Utah. It is found at the northern end of the Parowan Valley. Sometimes, its upper part is called Fremont Canyon.

This wash is like a natural waterway. It starts high up and flows down to a larger body of water. The "mouth" of Fremont Wash is where it meets Little Salt Lake. This spot is about 5,686 feet (1,733 meters) above sea level.

The "head" of Fremont Wash is where it begins. This starting point is at the mouth of Fremont Canyon. It is much higher, at about 6,476 feet (1,974 meters) above sea level.

History of Fremont Wash

Fremont Wash has an interesting past. It was not always known by its current name. Long ago, it was called North Canyon Creek. This name came from the North Canyon itself.

The North Canyon was the area where the creek flowed into the Parowan Valley. This happened near a place called Muley Point. The North Canyon included what we now call Fremont Canyon. It also included the valley of Fremont Wash. This valley lies between the Black Mountains and the Hurricane Cliffs.

Travel Along the Mormon Road

Fremont Wash was an important spot for early travelers. It was a stopping point along the historic Mormon Road. This road was a major route for pioneers and settlers.

Historical records show that there was a camp on North Canyon Creek. Addison Pratt, an early traveler, noted its distance. He said it was 27.5 miles south of a river crossing on the Beaver River.

Another historical guide, Captain Marcy's Prairie Traveler, also mentioned this spot. It described the area as being in the "Little Salt Lake Valley." The guide noted that there was "Good grass; no wood" for travelers. This description suggests the camp was near Wheatgrass, Utah. It was also just above the Little Salt Lake.