Show Scenic Attraction 0 it f r k j v. v View of the Utah Copper Pit at Bingham Utah one of the 1 scenic attractions of the world Besides their many other con con- contributions contributions mines of Utah add great great- greatly greatly ly to the tho scenic attractions of the tho state which is one of its many assets Many tourists stay over a day or for several days to see the Utah Copper mine at Bingham and each year hundreds of or mining students and engineers come here hero from all parts of the world to witness the great porphyry and other mines in operation Few people realize that the Utah Copper mine Is one of the great greatman man man made made spectacles of the world Probably one of the most awe awe in in- in spring spectacles is to fly over Manhattan Island or Dr the Panama Canal They are aro mm man made mide butare but butare are made up of hundreds of ot different dif dif- different different ferent units traits while Utah Copper is isone isone Isone one thing the greatest engineering engi and scientific accomplishment of or modern mining f r rUp Up to 1939 there had Ind been moved from bOn Utah Copper cubic yards of ore and waste naste It is esti esti- mated that the excavations for the Panama Canal moved cubic yards of material in building the 50 50 mile ocean link Beautifully paved highways lead the tourist to this district Before reaching the mine you jou pass through tho the modern city of Copperton Up the narrow canyon toward the mine is Bingham City the narrowest city in the world orld and sometimes called the melting pot of or the world due to the wide range of nationality of its Inhabitants Other mining districts which at at- attract attract tract the tourist are Alta AHn Park City Tintic American Fork Forie and Tooele 1 During winter months Alta AHa is a mecca for thousands of ski en en- enthusiasts enthusiasts who como come from all parts of the world T to enjoy the Alpine slopes of this region Roads to t-o these districts are all r excellent all arc reached by paved double lane double-lane lano highways Were it not for the mmes m yes many of these roads would not nol have ben blen b en II built huilt l |