Fruitland, Utah facts for kids
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Fruitland, Utah
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 Fruitland, Utah
Location in Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Duchesne |
| Elevation | 6,624 ft (2,019 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
84027
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| GNIS feature ID | 1437564 |
Fruitland is a small place in western Duchesne County, Utah, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Fruitland is located within the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation.
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About Fruitland
Fruitland is found along U.S. Route 40. This road is about 25 miles west of Duchesne. Duchesne is the main city and county seat for Duchesne County. Fruitland sits at an elevation of 6,624 feet (2,019 meters) above sea level.
Postal Services and Water
Even though Fruitland is not a city, it used to have a post office. This post office closed in 2015. Today, mail for Fruitland's ZIP code (84027) is still delivered to the old post office spot. A public mailbox is available there, but other post office services are not.
Fruitland has a special service group that helps bring good quality water to homes and farms. They use large pumps to treat and supply water. Some homes have their own wells. Others get water by filling up tanks at a special water station.
Local Life and Recreation
Fruitland has a busy local store. You can find basic groceries, gas, and diesel there. There is also a cafe for a quick bite. In 2016, a count showed that 539 people lived in Fruitland. Many homes in the area are used for fun getaways.
Fruitland is a popular spot for outdoor activities. It is surrounded by several large reservoirs. These include Strawberry, Starvation, Red Creek, and Current Creek reservoirs. People enjoy fishing and water sports here. In winter, the reservoirs freeze. This brings many people who love ice fishing.
The Name of Fruitland
The area was first known as Rabbit Gulch. But in 1907, some land sellers changed its name. They called it Fruitland. They hoped this new name would make people want to buy land there. However, the land was not very good for growing fruit.
Climate in Fruitland
Fruitland has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold at times. This climate is known as "Dfb" on climate maps.
