Desert SouthWest 2012 - July Photo

UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU

The angular landscape of Colorado National Monument is composed of canyons, cliffs, plateaus and mesas. It sits on the edge of the massive Uncompahgre Plateau and has been called a "Rim of Time." Rock formations are ancient. Canyons have been eroding for millions of years. Even this old juniper has existed for ages.