The Avenues (Images of America) SH-6B North America's largest landslide

North America's largest landslide

The majority of the quadrangle is covered by Utah Lake

The county area has had an interesting geologic history and important fossil finds have added much to our knowledge of world geology

and showcase the vibrant flora and fauna that thrive in this arid environment

database entries may be taken largely from the database of the adjacent state

The Avenues (Images of America) SH-6B North America's largest landslideEast of Utah's domed state capitol and near downtown Salt Lake City, a residential district sharply climbs the foothills of the Wasatch Range. The neighborhood is known as "The Avenues." Settlement of the oldest portion of the area took place from the 1860s until the late 1930s. The proximity of the neighborhood to the central business district and transportation hub made it a convenient living location for middle and upper class citizens involved in