It is unclear when the first human laid eyes upon the geological oddity now called “Black Rock” on the southern shores of the Great Salt Lake. But it was likely a Native American from the Paleoindian or Early Archaic period, evidence of whom were discovered nearby at the Black Rock Cave by University of Utah archaeologists back in the 1930s ...

Black Rock is an unincorporated community and near-ghost town in the Beaver Bottoms in southern Millard County, Utah, United States, approximately 20 miles (32 km) north of Milford. [1] [2]

2023年8月2日 · 1910s view of Black Rock surrounded by the waters of Great Salt Lake. Landmark on the Hastings Cutoff of the California Trail. Trail journals describe stopping to swim near here in the Great Salt Lake.

2025年1月2日 · The variety of rocks and minerals found in Utah is not just broad but also visually stunning. If you’re wondering about the most common natural treasures that you can uncover here, you’re in for a treat! We’ll introduce you to the rocks, gemstones, and crystals of Utah and show you why each one is special.

2024年6月28日 · What are the black rocks in southern Utah? The black rocks in southern Utah are a result of volcanic activity. The Black Rock Desert in southern Utah, for example, contains basalt flows and other volcanic formations.

The Black Rock on Great Salt Lake near Lake Point, Utah is a historic landmark. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2021 as part of the Black Rock Site. [1] [3] The site includes Black Rock and foundation ruins of the former Black Rock Resort. [2]

Photo showing Black Rock, a rock outcrop at the south shore of the Great Salt Lake, near the Salt Lake-Tooele County line, Utah, circa 1920-1924. From the Great Salt Lake Photograph Collection, Marriott Digital Library. Click here for the full oral history with Bonnie Baxter.

Black blue-banded agate can be found at the Blue Valley in Beaver County. Look in the draws and washes, and you might score. Moss agate can be found near Cedar City in Iron County. Each location is in southern Utah. Wonderstone seekers should explore Vernon Hills in Tooele County. There is also an opportunity at the Wonderstone Quarry.

Markagunt Plateau is a volcanic field in southern Utah, United States. Formed in a region of older volcanics, it consists of several cinder cones and associated lava flows. Some of the lava flows feature lava tubes such as Mammoth Cave, while others …

2025年1月2日 · The Black Rock Desert is renowned for its rich volcanic history, which has gifted the state with abundant obsidian deposits. Because of its size and the area’s isolation, the Black Rock Desert attracts obsidian hunters in particular.