Newton Butte, Sandstone butte in Grand Canyon, Arizona.
Newton Butte rises to 5,940 feet in elevation with vertical cliffs of Coconino Sandstone formation extending north from the South Rim of Grand Canyon.
The United States Board on Geographic Names designated this geological formation as Newton Butte in 1906, naming it after physicist Sir Isaac Newton.
Multiple South Rim observation points, including Yavapai Point and Yaki Point, provide different perspectives of this prominent geological formation.
Visitors can reach Newton Butte viewpoints through East Rim Drive, connecting from Arizona State Route 64 or U.S. Route 180 via Williams and Flagstaff.
Newton Butte forms the western edge of Lonetree Canyon, standing alongside Pattie Butte which sits at a lower elevation of 5,306 feet.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 36.06030,-112.05300
Latest update: March 16, 2025 10:25
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