The Colorado River, which flows through the county, was first called the Grand River. Grand County is situated on the Colorado Plateau in eastern Utah.

Area: 3,689 sq. miles

Average Income: $14,131

County seat: Moab

Economy: tourism, agriculture, livestock, mining

Points of interest: Arches National Park, Colorado River, Dead Horse Point State Park, Manti-LaSal National Forest.

Population:

1980 - 8,241
1990 - 6,620
1995 - 7,824

History for Grand County

Grand County Library
25 South 100 East
Moab, Utah 84532
Phone: (435)-259-5421

Grand School District
264 S 4th E
Moab, UT 84532
Phone: 435-259-5317
Number of Schools: 4
Number of Students: 1,603