Eastern Mojave Vegetation Book Cliffs, Grand County, Utah.
 
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So named because their contours are suggestive of the backs of rows of books standing upright. Named by Captain J.W. Gunnison who traversed this country to determine possible routes for the Union Pacific Railroad.


Elevation: 5220ft, 1591m.

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Date and time this article was prepared:5:35:59 PM, 11/3/2024.