Brian Head is a town in Iron County, Utah, United States. The population was 151 at the 2020 census, a significant increase from the 2010 figure of 83.
Brian Head is also the location of the Brian Head Ski Resort.
History
The community was originally called "Monument Peak," but was changed to the current name after 1900 for reasons no longer known, although probably related to the name of (or renaming to) Brian Head (mountain), in nearby Dixie National Forest.
In 1964, the Brian Head Resort opened. Development of the Aspen Meadows area is currently projected to double the size of the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km<sup>2</sup>), all land.
The community, at an elevation of above sea level, is the highest town in Utah. It is located on State Route 143 and is east of Interstate 15. Brian Head is approximately three miles north of Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Demographics
As of the census
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References
External links
- Brian Head Chamber of Commerce information