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Show 1 4' Combining the old with the new Is the Garfield County Cour- jjj thouse - Panguitch City Building. Built of bricki for which the town Is famous, the early architecture blends In with the and photographers, natural bridges, water falls and many campgrounds throughout the county. Because Indians roamed the country many years ago and because of the historical culture of this area it makes asn ideal place to learn of the past. Garfield County has a land area of 5,185 square miles some four percent of the total land area, or 133,000 acres is privately owned and is therefore subject to potential urban development. A substantial amount of Utah's available coal and other energy reserves lie within Garfield County's boundaries. Because of the energy crisis modern Panguitch landscape. County and city government are headquartered here. j Garfield County's Beauty : Also Geological Classic , l Garfield County has many f areas of scenic value, Is con- ! r - sidered a classic geologic area , 'I- and has extensive energy and crucial mineral related f resources. I Bryce Canyon National Park f area is considered to be one of IV the most awe-inspiring spots of jy the world. Other important scenic areas include the Escalante Petrified Forest and S the Anasazi Indian Village X Historical Site, located in Boulder, and the Koda chrome Flats just South of Cannonville. All three are state parks. ' There is beautiful back country areas for the out-doorsmen and back packers, elegant areas for nature lovers facing the nation today great development attention Is placed on these resources and proposed alternatives for their use. Garfield County is one of the most topographically varied areas in Utah. The Cane Sorlne Desert and Bullfrog Basin areas are at a relatively low elevation of about 4,200 feet while the Henry and Escalante Mountains tower to elevations of about 11,000 feet. The amazing display of vermillion cliffs, terraces, plateaus, and canyons are evidence of profound and rapid erosion. There are few places In the world where the geologic column is so well exposed as Garfield County. This country is so colorfully exhibited, so sculptured by erosion and arranged by structure that it is considered a classic geological spot. Igenous and sedimentary rocks are well exposed; only metamorphicsare missing. The Henry Mountains igneaus in-strusions are classics of structural geology. The fossils found in the county are plentiful and educational. Because of the variety of land structures found within the county this is an outstanding place to plan a vacation, spend summer or winter months or become a permanent resident |