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In late 1947 military
personal suddenly appeared in the Buckhorn Flat Area, provoking
widespread speculation and rumors that were further fed by the
atmosphere of Cold War secrecy. Eventually it was announced that
explosives were to be detonated deep underground to test the
structure of the rock. The Morrison Knudson company began tunneling
in 1948 with a sizable crew, some of whom were housed in temporary
structures on-site while others lived in Castle Dale. The project
was completed after several years with the detonation of some
320,000 pounds of high explosives, but it’s ultimate purpose, if,
any was never revealed. "Edward A. Geary A History of Emery
County" Locals believe the purpose was for a complex similar to
that of Cheyenne Mountain and the sandstone failed to pass the
tests. There are no services at this location. Bring lots of
water. The road is in relatively good condition. Some
parts of the road will require high clearance of your vehicle.
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