Location & History
Scofield lies in Pleasant Valley, nestled among the hills about 19 miles from the main Rio Grande Western Railroad line, situated along Mud Creek just south of Scofield Reservoir. 1 Coal was discovered in the valley in 1875, and the community grew rapidly with the arrival of the railroad and mining operations; once the most populous community in Carbon County, Scofield has since declined to a small number of permanent residents, supplemented by summer vacation homes. 1 On May 1, 1900, the Winter Quarters #4 mine exploded, killing 199 men in one of the worst coal mine disasters in history. 1
Housing & Schools
Current listings in Scofield fall within the Carbon school district and are found in subdivisions including Aspen Cove, Scofield Mountain Estates, Scofield Mountain Homes, Aspen View, Eagle View Estates, and Bolotas Subdivision. 3 Scofield has an alpine subarctic climate with long, cold winters and enormous yearly snowfall due to its location in the Wasatch Range, while summers feature warm days and cool nights. 1
- What is Scofield known for historically?
- Scofield is known for the 1900 Winter Quarters mine disaster, which killed 199 men and was one of the worst coal mine disasters in history.
- Where is Scofield located?
- Scofield is located in Carbon County in Pleasant Valley, nestled among hills along Mud Creek just south of Scofield Reservoir, about 19 miles from the main Rio Grande Western Railroad line.
- What is the climate like in Scofield?
- Scofield has an alpine subarctic climate with long, cold winters and enormous yearly snowfall, while summers are pleasant with warm days and cool nights.