De Beque Canyon, Canyon in western Colorado, United States
De Beque Canyon extends for 15 miles along the Colorado River, featuring stairstep cliffs composed of Mesaverde Group sandstone formations.
The canyon walls contain multiple coal seams reaching 50 feet in thickness at the Cameo Mine, marking the area's industrial development near Interstate 70.
Ancient petroglyphs depicting hunting scenes and animal figures remain visible on dark desert-varnished boulders along the canyon's northern slopes.
Interstate 70 provides direct access through the canyon, connecting the town of De Beque to Palisade at the eastern end of Grand Valley.
The canyon's soft bituminous coal deposits maintain their original composition due to minimal compression from overlying rock formations over time.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 39.14889,-108.31444
Latest update: April 7, 2025 13:16
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