Geology and mineral resources of Box Elder County, Utah (B-115) Water From the dramatic folds of

From the dramatic folds of the San Rafael Swell to the majestic canyons of the Colorado Plateau

from high deserts to forested mountains

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Comparisons of certain species’ similarities between regions frequently allows for precise age dating and correlation of strata limited only by the presence/absence of species and the speed at which they evolved

Geology and mineral resources of Box Elder County, Utah (B-115) Water From the dramatic folds ofBy: H. H. Doelling Box Elder County is situated in the northwest corner of Utah bordering with Idaho on the north, Nevada on the west, Tooele and Weber counties on the south and Cache County on the east. It comprises a land area of 5. 594 square miles and a large part of the Great Salt Lake (approximately an additional 800 square miles). It is the fourth largest county in Utah. Box Elder County displays a variety of lithologic types in each of the