Checkerboard Mesa - Springdale, UT
Posted by: bluesnote
N 37° 13.807 W 112° 52.722
12S E 333337 N 4122054
A historical marker within Zion National Park.
Waymark Code: WMYC2W
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2018
Views: 6
The plaque says, "This famous formation was originally named Checkerboard Mountain by Preston P. Patrow, the 3rd Superintendent of Zion. Standing at 6,670 feet, it was named for its checkerboard appearance caused by the horizontal cross-bedding of ancient sand dunes and vertical cracking due to expansion and contraction of the sandstone during winter."
Marker Name: Checkerboard Mesa
Marker Type: Roadside
County: Washington
City: Springdale
Group Responsible for Placement: NPS
Addtional Information: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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