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| The Great Salt Lake Of Utah |
| Distance to Salt Lake City: 19.3 miles (31.06 km) |
| Note: The Great Salt Lake is what remains of the once huge |
| ice-age Lake Bonneville The remaining lake, only 35' |
| at its deepest fluctuates greatly from year to year |
| depending on the snow run-off. A drop of ca. 9' |
| results in the loss of almost 50% of its |
| surface area. It is the largest U.S. |
| lake west of the Mississippi. |
| Area ca. 1,060,000 acres |
| High:----1986, 4,211.8' |
| Low: 1993, 4,191.4' |
| Salinity: 28% |
| Ancient Lake Bonneville | Bonneville Salt Flats | Geological Survey Info. | History | Map | Salt Content | State Park | Wildlife | Photo Section | Yacht Club |
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