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Carbon County Historical Society explores local dam and mining history (photo gallery and archived articles)

By etvnews.com · July 30, 2026 · 1 min read
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A close-up of a rusted iron chain resting on weathered wood, symbolizing industrial history and the passage of time in a Utah canyon setting.
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CARBON COUNTY – On Saturday, July 18, the Carbon County Historical Society hosted a field trip to visit historical sites around Carbon, Emery and Sanpete counties. Sites included the Old Scofield Dam, Gooseberry Dam, Mammoth Reservoir and Crandall Canyon Mine and memorial.

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