Overhanging Cliff, Volcanic cliff in Yellowstone National Park, United States
The Overhanging Cliff rises above the Grand Loop Road with vertical basalt formations that extend beyond their base near Tower Fall in Yellowstone National Park.
David Folsom, a member of the Cook-Folsom-Peterson Expedition, named this geological formation during their exploration of the Yellowstone region in 1869.
Native American tribes of the region incorporated the cliff and surrounding terrain into their traditional hunting territories before the establishment of Yellowstone National Park.
Visitors can observe the cliff formations while driving along the Grand Loop Road, with several designated viewing areas providing safe observation points.
The configuration of this cliff creates a geographical anomaly where topographic contour lines intersect, making it the only such formation in the United States.
Location: Park County
GPS coordinates: 44.89560,-110.38900
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:44
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