Halls Crossing, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Halls Crossing, Utah
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Halls Crossing entrance toll booth for the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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Location in San Juan County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | San Juan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.5 sq mi (45.3 km2) |
| • Land | 13.2 sq mi (34.2 km2) |
| • Water | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,921 ft (1,195 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 6 |
| • Density | 0.343/sq mi (0.132/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84533
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-33027 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408346 |
Halls Crossing is a small community located in San Juan County, Utah, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area identified by the census bureau.
In 2010, only six people lived here full-time. A road called State Route 276 goes through Halls Crossing. This road crosses the Colorado River using a special boat called the Charles Hall Ferry.
Exploring Halls Crossing Geography
Halls Crossing is located on the western side of San Juan County, Utah. It covers a total area of about 17.5 square miles (45.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 13.2 square miles (34.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 4.3 square miles (11.1 square kilometers), is water. This large water area is part of the Colorado River.
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The Bullfrog Ferry at Halls Crossing, connecting different parts of the lake.
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Understanding the Population of Halls Crossing
Halls Crossing is a very small place. Only about 8 to 10 people live there all year round. However, during the spring and summer months, the population grows. Up to 40 people might live there temporarily. These extra people are usually seasonal employees. They work in the area when more tourists visit.
The population of Halls Crossing changes a lot depending on the time of year. For example, in the year 2000, the census counted 89 people living there. These people lived in 39 different homes. Most of the people were White or Native American.
The community is quite young, with many people under the age of 45. The average age in 2000 was 30 years old. There were also more males than females living in Halls Crossing at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Halls Crossing para niños
