Near Willard in Box Elder County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Willard Basin

Elevation 9300’

Photographed By Andrew Johnson, July 7, 2019

1. Willard Basin Marker

Inscription. Land abuse and uncontrolled fire in this basin brought about serious floods. In 1923 and 1936 two lives were lost, homes and valuable farmland were damaged. These lands were left barren and gullied.

Recognizing the need to restore this community watershed, the town of Willard, State of Utah and Box Elder County provided funds for its purchase. The land was deeded to the US Government and turned over to the Forest Service for protection and management.

In 1936, the Forest Service cooperating with the Soil Conservation Services and the Civilian Conservation Corps began a rehabilitation program. The area was fenced and 700 miles of terraces were constructed. Grass and trees were planted to restore the plant cover and prevent further damaging floods.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 41° 24.66′ N, 111° 58.14′ W. Marker is near Willard, Utah, in Box Elder County. Marker can be reached from Willard Peak Road (Forest Road 84), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Willard UT 84340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Willard Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 3½ miles away); North Willow Creek Fort

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(approx. 3.6 miles away); Willard Central School Bell (approx. 3.6 miles away); Three Mile Creek Settlement (approx. 4.8 miles away); Bushnell Hospital/Intermountain Indian School (approx. 6.2 miles away); Pioneer Care Center (approx. 6.4 miles away); Lorenzo Snow Burial Site (approx. 6.7 miles away); Brigham City Fire Station/City Hall (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willard.

Photographed By Andrew Johnson, July 7, 2019

2. Willard Basin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2019, by Andrew Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2019, by Andrew Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.