Hiawatha, Utah Overview
Hiawatha, Utah includes 160 nearby coal leases. Hiawatha is a ghost town formerly a coal mining town in Carbon County Utah United States. The town is located at the base of Gentry Mountain some 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Price. It used to be a vibrant mining town with a population of above 1500 in the 1940s. Coal was discovered here in 1909 a mine was built a railroad was constructed and the city was incorporated in 1911. Another nearby village called Blackhawk was merged with Hiawatha in 1915. Hiawatha was a company town.
Quick Facts
- Located in Carbon County, Utah.
- Hiawatha, Utah sits 2,214 meters (7,263.8 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Hiawatha, Utah Coal Mining Leases
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Understanding Lease Ownership
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