Bluff, Utah
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brwhiz
N 37° 17.002 W 109° 33.240
12S E 628183 N 4127288
The original settlers of Bluff and the rest of southeastern Utah hacked a steep, dangerous trail through a crevice to get to a crossing of the Colorado River.
Waymark Code: WMBPY8
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 06/11/2011
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The Mormon Church wanted to establish new communities in southeastern Utah to cement peaceful relations with the Native Americans of the area and to reinforce their religious hold over the area that is now Utah. An expedition set out to establish a new route into the area in an attempt to shorten existing routes by hundreds of miles. Their most significant achievement, among many daunting challenges, was the establishment of a road through what is now known as "Hole-in-the-Rock. To really appreciate their accomplishment you really need to read the whole story, but you can access an abridged version at: (
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