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Show The Hinterland 107 Along with the accretions of history, time has brought mythology and images that help distinguish Utah's regions. In a rich degree this is apparent in the four regions of our consideration. Mythical Dixie, as its name implies, is at the south, its climate warm. In addition, its imagery is vivid—color country, or what Gregory Crampton has described as "Standing U p Country." Sensing a brooding touch with geological and prehistoric epochs in its harsh deserts and tangled terrain, a succession of pioneers, scientists, prospectors, adventurers, and tourists have been attracted. At the other mythic extreme is Bear Lake Valley—a frigid zone according to popular lore. Juxtaposed with Dixie it seems to betoken an almost hemispheric spread. Further emphasizing distinction, the shifting blues of Bear Lake and the multiple hues of the Bear River region's mountain scenery pale curiously in contrast to Dixie's vivid canyons. T h e interaction of pastoral and industrial themes in America has been the object of considerable scholarly attention. In significant ways Sanpete-Sevier and Carbon partake of this dualism. Nestled on the west Mining brought the trappings of industry and the varied life-styles of immigrants to Castle Gate. USHS collections. |
