Summit County

	General Stats & Facts Elevation Average: 6,900 ft Snowfall 140" in the county, 380" at resorts Population Approx.33,843 Main Townships Park City, Coalville, Kamas, Oakley/Peoa, Francis/Woodland

Location Summit County is a county located in the state of Utah, occupying a rugged and mountainous area. As of 2000 the population was 29,736 and by 2004 was estimated at 33,843. It was so named because it includes 39 of the highest mountain peaks in Utah. Its county seat is Coalville and the largest city is Park City. The resort city Park City, being close to Salt Lake City, has made tremendous growth as an upscale getaway from the city, bringing surprising development to the area.

Main Townships within Summit County

Coalville Coalville is the county seat and second-largest town in Summit County, with 1,065 residents. The community was named for the coal deposits discovered here in 1858. Many miners came here from Coalville, England. Coalville is located on the Weber River. Former and merged names include Chalk Creek. Nearby parks & recreation: Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park.

Kamas Kamas is a city located in Summit County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,274, making Kamas is the third-largest town in Summit County. The main industries are cattle ranching and tourism. The town is known to outsiders as "The Gateway to the Uintas." Fishing, camping, hiking, mountain climbing and other outdoor recreational activities are popular among locals and tourists.

The town is home to the South Summit school systems (incorporating Elementary, Middle and High schools). The local towns that have students attending school here are: Peoa, Oakley, Marion, Samak, Francis, and Woodland, as well as students in nearby Weber and Mirror Lake Canyons.

Oakley/Peoa Located just 45 miles east of Salt Lake City, on SR 32, in the beautiful Kamas (Rhodes) Valley, Oakley (elev. 6500') is a Gateway to the High Uintah Mountains. Some of the most magnificent scenery imaginable can be seen along the Weber Canyon Road, which follows the Weber River to its headwaters, as well as the Smith and Morehouse Creek to its reservoir in its own scenic canyon just 15 miles from Oakley.

Oakley's original name of Oak Creek was derived from a creek which ran just east of the present town site and which was thickly overgrown with oak trees. It was changed to its present name in late 1886 or early 1887, having been chosen from many names submitted by the settlers in a contest.

Incorporated in 1933 on land originally purchased from the Union Pacific Company by the early settlers in the land sale of the 1880's, Oakley has maintained its small town (1200 pop.) charm as primarily an agricultural community, at one time being a large producer of dairy products. More recently it is given to cattle and horse feeding, "haying", still some dairying and a base for recreational activities which abound - hiking, fishing, horseback riding, camping, hunting, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing - all within a very short distance from town.

Oakley is most famous for its annual rodeo, held each year on the Fourth of July weekend. This rodeo, sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, celebrated its 75th birthday in 2005 with the opening of a $3 million, 6,000 seat-arena.

Midway Much of that Swiss heritage remains in Midway, making it Utah's slice of Switzerland. Swiss architectural details may be found in most of the city's residences and commercial establishments and the annual Swiss Days celebration each September attracts more than 80,000 people from around the West.

Midway is also home to The Homestead Resort, one of the West's premier golf desitnations, and Wasatch Mountain State Park. Just outside the part boundaries is the Midway Shortline Railroad, a miniature steam engine that offers rides to children on weekends during the summer months.

The city has approximately 1,700 residents and is incorporated. City water and sewer are available and there is a small commercial district. City offices may be reached by calling 435-654-3223.