Near Evanston in Uinta County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Aspen Tunnel

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015

1. Aspen Tunnel Marker

Captions: (bottom) The Union Pacific Railroad in Uinta County; (top right) First train through the Aspen Tunnel, 1901.

Inscription. One of the greatest improvements by the Union Pacific Railroad occurred with the construction of Aspen Tunnel. It saved 10 miles in distance from Leroy to Evanston.
Work began on the tunnel in November 13, 1899, and was completed October 9, 1902. It was a single-track tunnel until the Altamont Tunnel was constructed in 1947 and completed November 19, 1949. A side adventure to the tunnel from Mirror Lake Scenic Byway may be taken on an unimproved dirt road east of the Bear Town interpretive site.

Erected by Timeless Tracks, Incorporated; City of Evanston, Wyoming; United States Forest Service; U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, National Scenic Byways Program; State of Wyoming, Department of Transportation; Interpretive Graphics; At Home Services.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Transcontinental Railroad series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1902.

Location. 41° 9.468′ N, 110° 51.046′ W. Marker is near Evanston, Wyoming, in Uinta County. Marker is on State Highway 150 near County Route 75, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9998 Wyoming Highway 150, Evanston WY 82930, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Transcontinental Railroad (here, next to this marker); Bear River City (here, next to this marker); Native Americans (a few steps from this marker); Myers Crossing (a few steps from this marker); Historic Trails (within shouting distance of this marker); Mormon Trail (approx. 1.1 miles away); Hilliard City and Piedmont (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hilliard, Wyoming (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Evanston.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015

2. Aspen Tunnel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,770 times since then and 171 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.