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Uintah Pioneer Proposes Route for Utah Railroad
One of Uintah basin’s early pioneers, Cummings, outlined a railroad plan from Park City or Heber toward Ducheane with a maximum 2 percent grade. He cited ore, timber, coal belts, and 65 to 74 percent iron deposits, arguing the line would bring vast economic activity to the region and justify construction costs.
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Salt Lake
Fort Duchesne
Cumininga
Jte
Park City
Heber City
Cummings
Kamas Valley
Wasatch County
Mg Cummings
Uintah Basin
Millona
Coal
Stockmore
Ducheane
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