Gunnison Valley (Sanpete and Sevier counties, Utah)

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Gunnison Valley, is a valley that heads in Sanpete County, at 39°03′46″N111°32′26″W / 39.06278°N 111.54056°W / 39.06278; -111.54056 and whose mouth is in Sevier County, Utah, United States. [1]

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The headwaters of Salina Creek have their origin here. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gunnison Valley
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Salina Creek

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