Stansbury Island
Island in the Great Salt Lake, Utah, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stansbury Island is the second largest island within the Great Salt Lake in the U.S. state of Utah. Located in Tooele County, it is considered an island even though a dirt causeway connects it to the mainland. Stansbury Island was named after Howard Stansbury, the leader of a government expedition that surveyed the lake in 1849.[1]
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Etymology | Howard Stansbury |
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Geography | |
Location | Great Salt Lake |
Coordinates | 40°49′47″N 112°29′52″W |
Highest elevation | 6,647 ft (2026 m) |
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United States | |
State | Utah |
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A biking trail is located on the island. Petroglyphs and two caves large enough to explore are also located on the island. Its peak is Castle Rock, at 6647 feet above sea level. Camping is permitted in most areas.[2]