The brightly c lared Vermilion Cliffs parallel Highway 89 from Kana h tm\ ard Glen Canyon dnmsite. Deposits near their base are fruitful sources of petr ified wood. Within this region of the P inted Cliffs, local earth disturb ances, streams, and climatic factors have created oth r natural wonders that rank high in scenic beauty. Among these are Koda足 c1u-ome Flat, Grosvenor Arch, Cottonwood \Vash, and the delightful Coral Pink Sand D un s west of Kanab. Cottonwood Wash follows the East Kaibab ).1onocline, which is a major displac ment of rock layers. In some ways the imp sing scenery is simiJar to Capitol Reef in color and scal . Little known as yet, but accessible by sedtm, the Cottonwood Wash area is destined for future fame. On the Colorado River, a few miles south of the Utal~ line, is Glen Canyon damsite, were one of the highest dams in the world is under construction. The bu O'e lake to be formed by the dum has been christened Lake Powell an d will extend 186 miles upriver, almost to the mouth of Cataract Canyon.
TOP - Strange formations paint skyward in Koda足 chrome Flat, an a rea of unusual color and e rosion near Cannonville. CENTER A faile-front western town, mode by Hollywood and used as a movie locale, s"" .tands at Johnson.
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BOTTOM - Kanah lies al the base the brilliant Vermilion Cliffs. Behind and above are the Whit. Cliffs. In th. far d; ltance, UPpil'III0sl, ,1.. the Pink Cnffs south of Bryn CClln yon.
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