Grand Staircase-Escalante NM
Defines key internal regions, borders, access routes, nearby communities, and significant geological features within and around Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Internal
Lists principal internal physiographic regions and large-scale sedimentary layers.
Kaiparowits Plateau
A heavily eroded, high-elevation mesa and canyon region known for its deep gorges and layered sedimentary formations.
Upper Gum Drop Reef
A lesser-known, vibrant sandstone reef and small canyon popular with local climbers and trail hikers.
Escapooza Valley
A quiet desert valley featuring native petroglyphs, sparse vegetation, and access to backcountry routes.
Nearby
Lists towns and settlements close to the monument that serve as gateways or supply stops.
Hurricane, UT
A scenic town on the southern edge of the monument offering services, lodging, and trailheads for Escalante and the National Monument.
Tioga, CA
A mountain pass town serving as an entry to the Sierra Nevada and nearby national parks from Utah and Nevada.
Bordering
Describes surrounding or closely linked protected areas, regions, and states that define the monument's scope.
Zion NP
A renowned national park neighboring the eastern boundary of the monument, known for its soaring cliffs and sacred slot canyons.
Arizona Strip
A vast, arid region northwest of the monument, including tribal lands and extensive desert plateaus and valleys.