SF Phosphate, LC Mine

On Hwy 191, and north of Vernal, there is a gazebo that overlooks the operations and has signs that describe the mining. Tours are available on request, please call in advance.


 SF Phosphate, LC Mine

Months open
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For information call
Site location
Approx. miles from freeway to site

All Year
M T W T F S - All hours, call for school tours
435 789-7795, fax 789-2944
Vernal, Utah
190 miles east of Salt Lake City via I-80 to US 40

 

SF Phosphate Map
Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp.

The Uinta Basin is the only place in the world where "Uintaite", commonly called Gilsonite, is found. Continious mining operations date to 1886.

Months open
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For information call
Site location
Approx. miles from freeway to site
 Tours are not available

801 789-3593
Little Bonanza, Utah
190 miles east of Salt Lake City via I-80 to US 40

Gilson Mine
Moab Area

Moab was the center of the 1950s uranium boom. Eat at the Sunset Grill Restaurant located in the home of
Charlie Steen (the man who discovered uranium in SE Utah) and visit the Dan O'Laurie museum.

Months open
Days of the week

For information call
Site location
Approx. miles from freeway to site

All Year
M T W T F S -1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, summer, late afternoon Winter
435 259-7985
Moab, Utah
48 miles south of I-15 on Hwy 191

Moab
Delicate Arch