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44-726: The Joana Limestone was named for exposures at the Joana Mine on the south side of Robinson Canyon, 2 miles north of Ely, Nevada . It was formed during the Early Mississippian series of the Carboniferous Period . It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period . This article about a specific stratigraphic formation in Nevada is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to

88-676: A 40-acre lot. The name was changed again because of the similarities between Melville and Millville, another town in Utah. The name was changed on 12 May 1908 to Burtner . The name was finally changed to Delta on May 11, 1911. The name is quite fitting as the area was a delta of the Sevier River. During World War II , after the attack on Pearl Harbor , tens of thousands of Japanese-Americans were gathered up and placed in 10 incarceration camps to protect military installations from espionage. One of these camps, then called Central Utah Relocation Center ,

132-416: A camp known as "Ely", after discovering gold . The name "Ely" has been credited to several possible origins: Long's hometown of Ely , Vermont; a New York Congressman with the surname Ely, who sent Long as a representative according to local historians; Smith Ely, a Vermont native who financed one of the city's early mineral operations; and John Ely, an Illinois native who came to Nevada for mining. Ely

176-523: A copper boom town. The now-defunct BHP Nevada Railroad ran from the mining district south of Ruth through Ely to the junction with the Union Pacific at Shafter from 1996 to 1999. Ely is 77 miles (124 km) east of Eureka, Nevada , 153 miles (246 km) west of Delta, Utah , 105 miles (169 km) north of Pioche, Nevada , 139 miles (224 km) south of Wells, Nevada , and 120 miles (190 km) south of West Wendover, Nevada . According to

220-412: A crash in the copper market in the mid-1970s, Kennecott shut down and copper mining disappeared (temporarily). With the advent of cyanide heap leaching —a method of extracting gold from what was previously considered very low-grade ore—the next boom was on. Many companies processed the massive piles of "overburden" that had been removed from copper mines, or expanded the existing open-pit mines to extract

264-587: A vocational school with the Delta Technical Center, which offers many Technical classes, including welding, Machining/metalworking, and Woodworking Delta South Elementary School is located at 450 South Center Street in Delta, Utah. DSES was originally built in 1982 to accommodate the growth in population due to the construction of the Intermountain Power Plant. The new school was finished in time for

308-436: Is a popular lodging, dining, gaming, and tourist stop. The long stretch of road on State Route 318 near Ely is known for the annual 90 miles (140 km) Silver State Classic Challenge course, an authorized time-trial Cannonball Run -style race that attracts entries from all over the world. The Ely Renaissance Society is responsible for more than 20 outdoor murals and sculptures in the downtown area. Artists from all over

352-479: Is a public school located in rural central Utah, drawing students from several small outlying communities. With a new school and a diverse student population, Delta High is the hub of an agricultural-based community. According to the 2013-2014 DHS report card Delta had 549 students enrolled from the grades 9th-12th and an 87% graduation rate. The Snow Goose Festival occurs every winter as the geese migrating through Delta stop at Gunnison Bend Reservoir. Each July 4,

396-537: Is located here due to its access to the railway and major highways 6 and 50. Graymont Lime has a plant in the Cricket Mountains , about 32.5 miles southwest of Delta. It is one of the ten largest lime plants in the United States. It was previously owned by Continental Lime which Graymont Lime purchased. Alfalfa hay is the main crop of the Delta area. Due to the dry climate in the Delta region, farmers can control

440-639: Is located north of Delta in Millard County. This is one of the few sources of concentrated beryllium in the world. The plant is a mill and finishing facility for beryllium, a high-strength, lightweight metal alloy used in military, aerospace, and medical industries. The ore for the plant is trucked from Materion's mine, located in the Topaz-Spor Mountains, 50 miles west, in Juab County. This is North America's only developed source of beryllium. The facility

484-571: Is the largest city in Millard County , Utah , United States. It is located in the northeastern area of Millard County along the Sevier River and is surrounded by farmland. The population was 3,622 at the 2020 census . Delta was originally a railroad switch called Aiken . In 1905 Aiken was renamed Melville when Millard County began plans to set up irrigation and a dam. People purchased land for 50 cents an acre as long as they agreed to develop

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528-509: The Carboniferous period is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Ely, Nevada Ely ( / ˈ iː l i / , EE -lee ) is the largest city and county seat of White Pine County , Nevada , United States. Ely was founded as a stagecoach station along the Pony Express and Central Overland Route . In 1906 copper was discovered. Ely's mining boom came later than

572-600: The Intermountain Power Project or I.P.P. It is also referred to as Intermountain Power Service Corporation or I.P.S.C. This coal-powered power plant supplies power for much of Los Angeles county in California . The plant was originally designed for four units, but only two have been built. Each unit produces 950 megawatts of electricity. Materion's, formerly Brush Wellman, beryllium refining plant

616-597: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18 km ), all of it land. Ely experiences a semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSk ), and extreme day-night temperature differences year-round. Ely's nighttime temperatures account for it being listed as one of the coldest places in the contiguous United States , with an average of 214.9 nights per year with a minimum temperature of 32 °F (0 °C) or less, 15.7 nights reaching 0 °F (−17.8 °C) or less, and 21.7 days when

660-489: The Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park , and the state parks of Lincoln County, Nevada . The open spaces around Ely are popular with hikers, mountain bikers and cross country skiers. Ely was the host of the 2016 National Speleological Society 's annual convention. The Bureau of Land Management , operates an area supporting an elk herd south of town. The Ely Elk Viewing Area offers visitors

704-520: The census of 2000, there were 3,209 people, 1,006 households, and 780 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,018.3 people per square mile (393.3/km ). There were 1,106 housing units at an average density of 351.0 per square mile (135.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.61% White , 0.06% African American , 0.97% Native American , 0.12% Asian , 0.28% Pacific Islander , 3.15% from other races , and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.10% of

748-521: The 1983–84 school year and housed grades K-4. In 1989 the fifth grade was moved back to the elementary school. Because of declining enrollment figures, Delta South Elementary was closed in 2009. Delta Early Childhood Center was created using two-thirds of the South Elementary building to accommodate preschool and kindergarten students in West Millard County. At the end of the 2014–15 school year,

792-547: The Delta area schools were reconfigured, placing all students in preschool, kindergarten, and first and second grades at Delta South Elementary School. Delta Middle School serves approximately 420 students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades and is located in Delta, Utah. Its students come from the City of Delta and several smaller communities in Millard County. DMS has a staff of 21 teachers, nine instructional assistants, and eleven additional support personnel. Delta High School

836-640: The Ghost Train of Old Ely, a working steam-engine passenger train that travels the historic tracks from Ely to the Robinson mining district. Ely is the nearest city to the proposed site of the Clock of the Long Now on Mount Washington . The historic six-story Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall is in downtown Ely. Opened in 1929, it was the tallest building in Nevada until 1931 and was the state's first fire-proof building. It

880-586: The Sevier River is dammed to provide irrigation water, reservoir storage, and cooling water for IPP Intermountain Power Project . This reservoir is referred to as the DMAD. Agriculture is a major economic force in Delta and the Sevier valley. Downstream of Delta, the Sevier River is dammed again for irrigation and reservoir storage. This reservoir is named Gunnison Bend Reservoir in honor of John Williams Gunnison . As of

924-699: The United States. Ely has a public library , a branch of the White Pine County Library. Ely is part of the White Pine County School District . Ely's local newspaper is The Bristlecone Tribune . Ely has two local radio stations: KDSS (92.7 FM) White Pine Counties ONLY Music station, and KELY (1230 AM). KELY is heard across much of rural Nevada as the flagship of the Nevada Talk Network. [REDACTED] Ely travel guide from Wikivoyage Delta, Utah Delta

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968-401: The average family size was 2.94. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 98 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96 males. The median income for a household in the city

1012-411: The average family size was 3.71. In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.7% under 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 94.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 37,773, and

1056-533: The driest 1974 with 4.22 inches (107.2 mm), though as much as 18.20 inches or 462.3 millimetres fell from July 1982 to June 1983. The most precipitation in one month was 5.52 inches (140.2 mm) in April 1900, and the most in 24 hours was 2.52 inches (64.0 mm) on September 26, 1982. Average annual snowfall is 54.1 inches (1.37 m), while the most snowfall in one month was 42.0 inches (1.07 m) in March 1894, and

1100-424: The elevation and aridity, the low very rarely manages to stay at or above 60 °F or 16 °C. Extreme temperatures ranged from 101 °F (38.3 °C) on July 18, 1998 down to −30 °F (−34.4 °C) on February 6, 1989. On average, annual precipitation is 9.41 inches (239 mm), with 72.9 days of measurable precipitation annually. The wettest calendar year is 1897 with 17.20 inches (436.9 mm) and

1144-521: The gold ore. Gold mines as widespread as the Robinson project near Ruth , and AmSelco's Alligator Ridge mine 65 miles (105 km) from Ely, kept the town alive during the 1980s and 1990s, until the recent revival of copper mining. As Kennecott's smelter was demolished, copper concentrate from the mine is now shipped by rail to Seattle , where it is transported to Japan for smelting. The dramatic increase in demand for copper in 2005 has once again made Ely

1188-472: The greatest depth of snow on the ground 24 inches or 0.61 metres on January 23, 2010 – though data from neighboring Elko suggest greater depths in the winters of 1889/1890, 1915/1916 and 1931/1932. An average winter will see a maximum snow cover of 9 inches or 0.23 metres, though the severe winter of 1951/1952 had fifty days with snow cover over 10 inches or 0.25 metres. The most snowfall in a season has been 110.4 inches (2.80 m) from July 2010 to June 2011 and

1232-751: The high does not top freezing. On average, the first and last dates of freezing temperatures are September 8 and June 18, respectively, allowing a growing season of only 79 days. Frosts have occurred in every month, even July. The diurnal temperature range of Ely is so great due to its elevation, dry air, clear skies, and location in a valley, allowing for intense radiative cooling at sunset, even after hot summer days. The monthly mean temperature ranges from 26.7 °F (−2.9 °C) in January to 69.3 °F (20.7 °C) in July. High temperatures of 90 °F (32 °C) or higher occur on an average of 29.2 days annually, but, due to

1276-588: The least 12.1 inches (0.31 m) from July 1950 to June 1951. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,041 people, 1,727 households, and 1,065 families residing in the city. The population density was 567 inhabitants per square mile (219/km ). There were 2,205 housing units at an average density of 309 per square mile (119/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 89.14% White , 0.32% African American , 3.12% Native American , 1.09% Asian , 0.35% Pacific Islander , 3.71% from other races , and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.35% of

1320-500: The median income for a family was $ 43,952. Males had a median income of $ 37,340 versus $ 21,369 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,273. About 10.1% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those aged 65 or over. One of the main sources of income for Delta is a power plant operated by the Intermountain Power Agency , known as

1364-541: The moisture content of the hay when it is baled. This is very important to prohibit mold growth. Delta is home to many dairy farmers who may ship the milk out of the county. Delta is home to the Lon and Mary Watson Cosmic Ray Center, the main staging area for the Telescope Array Project experiment. A great attraction of Millard County's economy is the digging of fossils . Trilobite fossils are relatively common in

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1408-938: The opportunity to see an elk community up close. Starting in 1867, iron-rich gossans were mined for precious metals in Lane Valley west of Ely. The Aultman and Saxton Mines were operating by the 1870s. The Chainman Mine was developed by the 1890s and became the most productive in the area. Starting in 1903, copper was mined by the Giroux Consolidated Mining Company and by the Nevada Consolidated Copper Company in 1904. In 1913, Consolidated Copper Mines Company took over Giroux. In 1936, Fulton and Smith first described magnesite , yet by 1942, when deposits were first studied no magnesite mining existed. In 1943, Kennecott Copper Corporation took over Nevada Consolidated and by 1958 had consolidated all of

1452-607: The other towns along US 50 . The railroads connecting the transcontinental railroad to the mines in Austin, Nevada and Eureka, Nevada have long been removed, but the railroad to Ely is preserved as a heritage railway by the Nevada Northern Railway and known as the Ghost Train of Old Ely . As of the 2020 census , the population was 3,924. In 1878, Vermont resident J. W. Long came to White Pine County and soon set up

1496-410: The population. There were 1,727 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and

1540-409: The population. There were 1,006 households, out of which 48.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15, and

1584-716: The properties in the district. KGHM International Ltd. owns a large copper mine, formerly owned by Quadra FNX, employing 510 people near Ely. The Joana Mine in Robinson Canyon, 2 miles North of Ely, has exposed a limestone geologic formation named the Joana Limestone after the mine. From 2006 through 2014, the UNLV Rebels football team of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas held training camp in Ely. Commercial air service

1628-590: The region west of Delta (part of the House Range 's Wheeler Shale ). Several local companies maintain fossil dig areas where they allow visitors to dig their own fossils for a small fee. Near Delta is a mountain called Topaz Mountain , which derives its name from the topaz that is abundant in the area. Other minerals and rocks that are prevalent near Delta include obsidian , opal , and geodes . Delta currently has three public schools: Delta elementary school, Delta Middle school, and Delta High school. Delta also has

1672-536: The winter are usually above freezing, but nighttime lows drop well below freezing, occasionally falling below 0 °F or −17.8 °C. Delta's climate is similar to that of Salt Lake City , but much more arid. The Sevier River flows near Delta. The Sevier River is generally used for irrigation before it reaches its eventual end, the dry Sevier Lake . DMAD is the initials for the Deseret Melville Abraham and Delta water company. Just upstream of Delta,

1716-549: The world have been commissioned to create images of area history, using different art styles. They also maintain a historical village consisting of a general store and several shotgun houses which display the history of the people that came to the area to work for the railroad and the mine. Ely is also home to regional offices of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and Nevada Department of Wildlife. Nearby are Great Basin National Park , Cave Lake State Park ,

1760-506: Was $ 36,408, and the median income for a family was $ 42,168. Males had a median income of $ 36,016 versus $ 26,597 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,013. About 11% of families and 12% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12% of those under age 18 and 9% of those aged 65 or over. Ely is a tourism center, and is home of the Nevada Northern Railway Museum . The railroad museum features

1804-482: Was ambushed by the Pahvant Indians and killed. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles or 8.3 square kilometres, all land. Delta experiences a cold semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSk ) with hot summers and cold winters. Because of Delta's altitude and aridity, temperatures drop quickly after sunset, especially in the summer. Winters are cold. Daytime highs in

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1848-554: Was available at Ely Airport until March 31, 2013. In 2011, the Ely Airport was frequently cited as one of the rural airports receiving federal subsidies through the Essential Air Service program. The historic Lincoln Highway , the first road across America , went through Ely, entering town from the north on U.S. Route 93 and departing town to the west on U.S. Route 50. Ely is home to the most isolated charging station in

1892-457: Was founded as a stagecoach station along the Pony Express and Central Overland Route . Ely's mining boom came later than the other towns along US 50 , with the discovery of copper in 1906. This made Ely a mining town, suffering through the boom-and-bust cycles so common in the West. Originally, Ely was home to a number of copper mining companies, Kennecott Utah Copper being the most famous. With

1936-574: Was located near Delta and filled with former residents of the San Francisco Bay Area . The Topaz Museum, located in Delta, works to preserve important sites at the relocation center and to provide information on the history of the camps. A history of the area is kept and displayed at The Great Basin Museum. John Williams Gunnison was leading a federal surveying team near the Sevier Lake . He

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