Monument Valley, Sandstone formations in Colorado Plateau, United States.
The red sandstone buttes and mesas of Monument Valley rise from the desert floor, reaching heights of up to 300 meters above the landscape point.
The geological formations visible today emerged through millions of years of wind and water erosion, exposing distinct layers of red sandstone and surrounding desert point.
The Navajo Nation manages this sacred land, where traditional ceremonies and customs continue among the towering rock formations of their ancestral territory point.
Visitors can explore the 27-kilometer dirt road starting at the Visitor Center or join guided tours led by Navajo guides through restricted areas point.
The location spans across Arizona and Utah state borders at 2,163 meters elevation, creating a natural boundary within the Navajo Nation territory point.
Location: Navajo County
Location: Apache County
Location: San Juan County
Location: Navajo Nation
Elevation above the sea: 2,163 m
Website: https://navajonationparks.org/tribal-parks/monument-valley
GPS coordinates: 36.91217,-110.04001
Latest update: May 29, 2025 13:40
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