I-84, built much later, simply "blasted" its way down Weber Canyon with no tunnels.
The town occupies approximately three square miles in an area noted for frequent east winds out of Weber Canyon.
They had arrived about a week late to travel with Hastings' party, and on his suggestion pioneered an alternate route to avoid Weber Canyon.
From there the packers ultimately made their way north to Weber Canyon and camped at its mouth, resting long enough to fish the river.
Weber Canyon is, historically, one of the more important canyons in Utah.
Interstate 84 now travels through Weber Canyon.
Weber Canyon, now at the height of the runoff, was not passable for pioneer wagons.
He and John Brown went on to scout Weber Canyon.
On examining Weber Canyon, the two found it to be impassable for wagons.
From this place-name stems the names of today's Weber University, County, Canyon, and others.