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Forest
City - Grave Yard Flat Forest City was a
rough and tough mining town located up American Fork Canyon. The town was
located near the mouth of Mary Ellen Gulch and west of Grave Yard Flat.
Forest City consisted of a smelter, charcoal furnaces, saw mills, a saloon
and an ample store that sold provisions to the miners. Ore from Forest
Cities mines consisted of silver, lead, gold, iron and zinc. In 1878 the
town was abandoned like most mining towns were. The ore ran out and richer
mines were discovered further up the canyon. Today there is nothing left
of Forest City but a small sign that marks a grave site on Grave Yard
Flat. 
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Taken By Utah Outdoor Activities
In the winter
of 1872 a Diphtheria epidemic swept the small town of Forest City. Eleven
children who perished were buried at this site. Later additional children
and some mining fatalities were also laid to rest at this flat. Approx
sixteen people were buried here Directions
To Grave Yard Flat From I-15 take the
Alpine exit heading east. This road will take you to American Fork Canyon.
There is a $3.00 dollar use fee to access the canyon. Once your heading up
the canyon you will come to the Tibble Fork junction. Once at Tibble Fork
proceed up the dirt road marked mineral basin. I would recommend a truck
with some clearance. The best way would be to ride your ATV from the
staging area at Tibble Fork. As your proceed up the road you will come to Mineral
Basin trail 295 approx 3.0 miles up the canyon, this is an ATV trail.
If you are in a vehicle you may hike a short distance up this trail and
you'll be there. |
