EskDale, Utah explained

EskDale, Utah
Pushpin Map:Utah#USA
Pushpin Label:Eskdale
Pushpin Label Position:right
Subdivision Name:United States
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1955
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:4984
Elevation M:1519
Coordinates:39.1072°N -113.9525°W
Postal Code:84728
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1427841

Eskdale (sometimes written as EskDale) is an unincorporated community in western Millard County, Utah, United States, just east of the Nevada border.

Description

The community is a farming commune founded by the Order of Aaron and is located in the southern part of Snake Valley, near the western flank of the Conger Range (part of the larger Confusion Range).[1] It was founded in 1955 by Dr. M. L. Glendenning as a religious community of the House of Aaron. The name itself comes from the River Esk in Scotland.[2]

The town is home to EskDale High School, which serves the communities of EskDale, Garrison, Burbank, and Baker (Nevada), along with other locals in the Snake Valley area. EskDale is also known for its dairy.

Climate

EskDale has a cold desert climate (Köppen: BWk).

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Notes and References

  1. MyTopo Maps - Eskdale, UT, USA. mytopo.com. Trimble Navigation, Ltd.. 11 Feb 2018.
  2. Book: Van Cott, John W.. Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names: A Compilation. University of Utah Press. Salt Lake City. 131. 1990. 9 Feb 2018. 978-0-87480-345-7. 797284427.