Pavant Range

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The Pavant Range (also Pahvant) is a mountain range in central Utah east of Fillmore.[1] The range is named for the Pahvant tribe, a branch of the Ute Indians. The tallest peak is White Pine Peak at 10,215 feet (3,114 m)[1]. Most of the land in the Pavant range is part of Fishlake National Forest.

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[edit] Transportation

The mountain range is crossed by 2 highways. Interstate 15 in Utah crosses at Scipio pass, near Scipio. Interstate 70 in Utah crosses at a pass between the Pavant Range and the Tushar Mountains.

[edit] Geology

The Pavant range is noted as a location of meteorites, including one of the largest found in Utah to date.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Benchmark Maps. Utah Road and Recreation Atlas [map], 1:250000. (2002) ISBN 0-929591-74-7. Page 66.
  2. ^ William F. Case. Have meteorites or meteorite craters been found in Utah?. Utah Geological Survey - Utah Division of Natural Resources.

[edit] External links

Utah Forest Alliance - Pavant Range

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