Gravel Pit

  • Established: An original construction camp, established in 1869, by Central Pacific Railroad, during construction of original transcontinental railroad
  • Origin of Name: A primary source of gravel during the construction era
  • Miles from San Francisco: 686.4
  • Used by Railroad: 1869- 1881
  • Railroad Function: An 1869 inventory notes a 16’ x 30’ section house and 10’ x 20’ kitchen; other facilities included a Chinese house, a water tank and a car body
  • Location: Located one mile east of Ombey, 3.7 miles west of Peplin
  • No Population estimates for this isolated Northern Utah rail siding