Kaiparowits Plateau
Kaiparowits Plateau is a vast high-desert mesa in southern Utah known for dramatic canyon landscapes, remote wilderness and a history of geological and archaeological significance.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Southwestern United States |
| Subregion | High Plateaus & Mesas of the Colorado Plateau |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Kane and Garfield Counties |
| District | Kaiparowits Plateau National Monument |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 37.4 |
| Longitude | -112.5 |
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12:55 PM LOCAL TIMEKaiparowits Plateau is a soaring, arid expanse of high desert and carved canyons in southern Utah. Covering roughly 3,700 square kilometers, it rises to 2800 meters (9,200 feet) and features a geological timeline of sedimentary layers, exposed in scenic cross-sections. Historically and artistically significant, the plateau hosts fossil-bearing formations and ancient Ancestral Puebloan sites, while modern visitors encounter remote camping, backcountry driving, and nighttime stargazing across expansive vistas of mesas and canyon lands. Access is primarily via long gravel routes with caution required for seasonal conditions; prepared travelers come for solitude, wide-open skies, and a sense of high-desert endurance.
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