Farnsworth Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Farnsworth Peak |
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Farnsworth Peak from the west face in May 2008
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,039 ft (2,755 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Philo Farnsworth |
| Geography | |
 Farnsworth Peak
Location in Utah
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| Location | Salt Lake / Tooele counties, Utah, U.S. |
| Parent range | Oquirrh Mountains |
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| Easiest route | Hike or private road. |
Farnsworth Peak is a peak located on the northern end of the Oquirrh Mountain range, approximately 18 miles (29 km) south west of Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The mountain is named for Philo Farnsworth, the inventor of the first completely electronic television. It is used mainly for radio and television transmission, but could potentially become part of a ski resort owned by nearby Kennecott Land. On the eastern side of the mountain, the land is completely private, and access is restricted. The peak can be reached by hiking from the Tooele side, which is mostly public land. The Bureau of Land Management land extends from Ridge Peak west to the base of the mountain. Public access to this land is available off SR-36 near Lake Point. Several cattle gates need to be opened and closed, but are access roads to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding areas.
Images for kids
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A closeup of "Big" Farnsworth, which houses transmitters for KSL-TV among others.
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Deep snow covers the transmitter site. The mountain is often only accessible by snow machines, snowmobiles or helicopter.
