Convergence

Storm water (left), Mill Creek (center) and the Upper Irrigation Canal (right) converge. Streambeds can act as conduits for storm and irrigation water.

2008-05-13

No access

Most land adjacent to Mill Creek is private, and owners often demonstrate their rights.

2008-05-13

Revetments

Houses in Salt Lake Valley often encroach on the stream.

2008-05-13

One Thousand Springs

One Thousand Springs is a warm-water spring that doesn't freeze in winter.

2008-02-08

Pond below One Thousand Springs

The water from One Thousand Springs is warm enough to support pond vegetation in winter.

2008-02-08

Bowman Fork watershed

The trail from Elbow Fork to Bowman Fork traverses lush undergrowth in summer. Undergrowth helps stabilize the watershed. If slopes are denuded, water runs off more quickly and increases stream sedimentation.

2008-07-08

No dumping

A sign reminds valley residents that we all leave downstream.

2008-05-13

Channel at 1100 East

Channelization of streams can help mitigate lateral flooding during periods of bankfull discharge.

2008-05-13

1100 E encroachment

Sometimes residents choose to separate themselves from streams.

2008-05-13

Fitts Park encircling creek 1

Mill Creek borders Fitts Park on its north and south sides.

2008-05-13

Fitts Park encircling creek 2

Park landscapers dug a trench at the east end of the park to route part of Mill Creek's flow so that it encircles the park.

2008-05-13

Rotary Park

This picnic shelter is located in Rotary Park at the end of City Creek Canyon Rd.

2008-09-16

Rotary Park Map

Rotary Park was created by the Salt Lake Rotary Club for public use in the 1920s.

2008-09-16

Rotary Park Plaque

The Salt Lake Rotary Club built this reacreational area at the end of City Creek Canyon Rd. for public use between 1922 and 1927.

Concrete Bridge

This concrete bridge on City Creek Canyon Rd. spans the creek near Weeping Rock Memorial Grotto

2008-09-16

City Creek Water Treatment Plant

Salt Lake City's first water treatment plant built in 1953 & upgraded in 2006. Above the plant the canyon & creek are designated as a Protected Watershed.

2008-09-16

City Creek Drainage

A view of City Creek Canyon drainage looking northeast from East Capitol Blvd.

2010-01-19

City Creek Canyon Rd.

Due to its proximity to downtown Salt Lake City City Creek Canyon Rd. is extensively for recreation.

2009-09-21

Memory Grove Park

City Creek meanders through Memory Grove Park before flowing into City Creek Park.

2008-08-11

Memory Grove Park

This pond formed by City Creek in Memory Grove Park is a popular place for dog owners

2008-08-11

Memory Grove Park

This Greek Revival meditation chapel, the gift of the Beason family who lost their son in WWII, was dedicated in 1948

2008-08-28

Memorial House

Built in 1890 as a stable and shed for a Salt Lake contractor, this building was acquired by Salt Lake City Corp. in 1902. It was eventually remodeled and leased by the city. It has been a reception center since the 1990s.

2008-08-28

City Creek Park

The north end of City Creek Park.

2008-08-28

Gate to memory Grove Park

Entry gate to Memory Grove Park designed by architect Slack Windburn.

2008-08-28

City Creek Park

The south end of City Creek Park.

2008-08-28