Selling the Uintah Basin Advocates a Great Inland Empire
Merle Kirkendall notes Uintah Basin wealth and growth potential after winning an Interschool contest at Hoosevelt March 27. He highlights 200000 acres under cultivation, 20000 residents, and diverse industries from mining to lumbering. The U B I C is presented as a constructive effort to advertise Basin needs and possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Kirkendall
Hoosevelt
Ducheane County
Thia
Uintah Basin prospects outlined for rail growth and crops
A guiding essay argues the Uintah Basin’s resources justify railway expansion from Denver to Salt Lake and outlines agricultural gains. It highlights alfalfa seed boom from 1,000,000 to 7,000,000 pounds, crop values per acre, honey production, beef and sheep profitability, sugar beet potential, and vast oil shale reserves with 300,000 acres available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UDB IC
Fort Duchesne
Uintah Basin
Saal
Dotsero
Denver
Salt Lake
Basim
Bastin
Salt Lake City
Utah
Vast shale and coal resources drive future rail link plans
The article describes extensive oil shale potential and large coal deposits in the Basin with Red Creek bearing a 465 foot thick vein. It suggests a rail connection from Baglin to outside markets to exploit shale for gasoline as demand grows, noting the consistency of coal quality across nearby strata and the prospect of hundreds of such resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easin
U 8
F J S$ Sur
Rocky Mountain Exploration
Stah Exploration
Ulntah Basin
Baglin
Red Creek
Castlegate
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John R. OG. Carter
M.D
Grand Junction, Colo
Verna
Grand Junction
Abk
Army
Navy
Reed
J. C. Penny Stores
Colorado
Hydro-Carbon Samity
Uintah
Clements and Duvall
Brush Creek
Dudley
J. WM. Workman
Ees
Labor
Ernal
Shopompany
Chevrolet
Roadster
Commercia
F.o.b. Fi
Allan Chevrolet CO
Vernal, Utah
Barrett Giants
Vernal Lumber CO
Vernal
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