About Uintah Meridian

Uintah Meridian is a media platform sharing community information for Eastern Utah’s Uinta Basin, covering Duchesne County and western Uintah County. It provides helpful resources for residents, newcomers and visitors, serving as a hub to connect local communities and people.

Where Does the Name of This Site Come From?

This media venture is named after the Uintah Special Meridian in reference to the geographic area it covers.

Is It Uintah or Uinta?

You may have noticed the different spellings on this site and in other places. It's not a mistake. The general rule is that Uinta refers to naturally occuring features, while Uintah is used for man-made entities, according to a Deseret News article. It's the Uinta River, Basin or Mountains and Uintah Basin Telephone Association, Uintah and Ouray Reservation or Uintah County. Of course, there are exceptions like Uinta County, Wyoming.

Uintah Meridian, BLLC is a Utah-registered benefit limited liability company. A BLLC is a type of LLC formed with a stated goal of creating a positive impact for the community and the environment while also being profitable.