Kaiparowits Plateau
Kaiparowits Plateau is a high-elevation desert basin in southern Utah, part of the Colorado Plateau region, known for dramatic geology and remote canyons.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Colorado Plateau |
| Subregion | Southwestern United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | San Juan County |
| District | Kaiparowits Plateau region |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 37 |
| Longitude | -109.75 |
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12:53 PM LOCAL TIMEKaiparowits Plateau is a vast, windswept high-desert basin in south-western Utah, spanning roughly 3,000 square kilometers. Surrounded by steep canyon walls and layered sedimentary formations, it hosts dramatic geologic features like slot canyons, expansive sandstone flats, and isolated mesas. The plateau is largely uninhabited and sparsely developed; access is typically via rough roads from neighboring national parks and state routes, with few services. Visitors come to explore its remote landscapes, wildlife (including bighorn sheep and pronghorn), and to experience profound solitude away from more popular destinations.
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