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The journey ended there because going farther they would have entered a desert in either direction. Instead of incurring more tragedies, the one in charge decided to stop where there was ample water and food in the salt lake basin.
Of course they had no idea the winters would be so extreme, but after the first they learned to plan ahead and deal with them. It is a unique area that combines the dryness of the desert and the mountain altitude. Together they produce some of the driest powder snow on earth. Perfect for skiing.
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Did Brigham Young find Salt Lake City?
No, Brigham Young did not find Salt Lake City. He built it. He lead the Mormons from Illinois to Utah, and they built a city on shores of the great salt lake.
What is the location of Salt Lake City in degrees and minutes?
77mins
What is the absoulte location of Salt Lake City?
South of Utah
What city is located at 39 n 104 w?
At the given location,there is no city. It isd the location of the Great Salt Lake Desert. The nearest city is Salt Lake City, Utah.
Large city built by Mormons now a capital?
Salt Lake City, Utah
The location of the 2002 winter olympics?
Salt Lake City, Utah.
What capital city is located on a large lake?
Salt Lake City
What is the location of the winter 2002 olympic games?
salt lake city, Utah
What is the location in degrees longitude of Utah's capital city?
The longitude of Utah's capital, Salt Lake City, is 111.8833 degrees W. (The latitude of Salt Lake City is 40.7500 degrees N.)
What is a large lake in Salt Lake City?
The Great Salt Lake is near Salt Lake City.
Does Salt Lake City have a sea?
No, it has a lake, the Great Salt Lake. That's why it's called Salt LAKE City, not Salt SEA City.
What is the capital of Utah?
The state capital of Utah is Salt Lake City.
