JOURNAL ARTICLE

Across or Around the Lake? Utah's Inland Sea and the Railroad Surveys of 1868 and 1900.

  • Published In: Utah Historical Quarterly, 2024, v. 92, n. 3. P. 230 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Carmack, Noel A. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article explores the challenges faced by railroad surveying parties in Utah in the late 19th century as they attempted to find a route across the Great Salt Lake. It discusses the political and religious implications of the proposed routes and the difficulties of navigating such a large geographical obstacle. The article also mentions the construction of the Lucin Cutoff, a trestle bridge built by the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1904. The cutoff was a remarkable engineering feat and improved transportation for the railroad. Additionally, the article discusses the surveying and decision-making process for the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad, including the debate between a northern and southern route. Ultimately, the northern route was chosen for practical reasons. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Utah Historical Quarterly. 2024/07, Vol. 92, Issue 3, p230
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0042-143X
  • DOI:10.5406/26428652.92.3.03
  • Accession Number:180000632
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