Utah County Industry

Major Sources of Income in Utah County

Major sources of income for the county are education, medical, manufacturing, computer and service companies. Utah County boasts over 10,575 businesses. The largest employer is Brigham Young University; followed in decreasing order by Alpine School District, IHC Health Care Services, Utah Valley State College, Nebo School District, Convergys, Novell, Adobe, Xactware, Provo School District, Nestle USA, and Modus Media International. Read about the Famous People in Utah County.

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Topography of Utah County

Utah County is located in North Central Utah.
It is called Utah Valley because mountains frame the
county on both sides. The major cities form a 40 mile
chain north to south, aligning with Interstate 15. Utah
Lake lies in the center of the county. It is the State's
largest body of fresh water.
4,492 feet above sea level
2,143.5 square miles, 2.45% of the State of Utah,
16th largest in area in the State
84.4 Miles NW-SE (Butterfield Peak to Emma Park)
60.9 miles NE-SW (Tintic Mountain to Sunset Peak)
69.0 miles E-W by 52.9 miles N-S
Salt Lake, Wasatch, Duchesne, Carbon, Sanpete,
Juab, Tooele
Highest Poing - Mt. Nebo (Wasatch Range) at 11,928 feet.
Highest Point - Mt.Timpanogos at 11,750 feet.
Lowest Point - Depression in Jordan River Flood Plain
4,480 feet (about 4 miles S of the Utah/Salt Lake
County boundary)
Lowest Point - Jordan River at Jordan Narrow at 4,490 feet
Utah Lake - Area: 84,865 acres (132.6 miles)
Utah Lake - Dimensions: 23 miles N-S by 15 miles E-W
(at compromise level)

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