It has no outlet and, therefore, concentrates the minerals and salt it receives from the surrounding mountains and streams. The lake has reached salinity levels eight times that of sea water. Yes, there are several salt companies that gather and purify lake salt for sale as table salt and water softener tablets. The deepest point is 34 feet. Yes, there are as many as 12 islands, depending upon the lake's level.
Antelope Island is the largest and is home to a herd of buffalo and deer.
Other islands include Stansbury, Carrington, Fremont, Egg, Bird, Gunnison, Dolphin, Cube, Black Rock, White Rock and Strong Knob. Mormon Church Questions 61. You are welcome on Historic Temple Square dressed in casual clothing. The Mormon Church maintains the largest genealogical library in the world just west of Historic Temple Square. There are volunteers at the library who will be happy to give you short tours and help answer any of your family history questions.