Utah is a state located in the western United States. It is known for its diverse geography, including deserts, mountains, and national parks. The reference to "Riders of the Purple Sage" suggests that Utah is the setting for this novel by Zane Grey, which is set in the time of the Old West.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Where the U.S.'s first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869). Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.