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Uintah Railway: A Key Uintah County Asset
The Uintah Railway shaped Uintah county history in a brief span as it ferried gilsonite ore from Mack Colorado through Baxter Pass to Watson and on to Vernal. Begun in 1903 with surveying by Arthur Johnson and construction supervised by W oH Ware, the narrow gauge line linked rich mineral deposits to markets, marking a pivotal era in western rail development.
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Uintah Railway
Mack Colorado
Baxter Pass
Watson
Uintah County
Vernal
Abush
Barber Asphalt Company
Arthur Johnson
Denver
Grand Junction
W Oh Ware
Denver Rio Grande