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Paria Plateau

plateau, Arizona, United States
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The Paria Plateau is a significant geographical feature located within the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in northern Arizona, United States. This plateau forms the central part of the monument, which is part of the larger Colorado Plateau physiographic province.12

At the southern edge of the Paria Plateau are the Vermilion Cliffs, a dramatic sandstone escarpment that rises approximately 3,000 feet (915 meters). The Paria River flows across the eastern side of the plateau, eventually joining the Colorado River near Lees Ferry. This river has carved a notable canyon with high sandstone walls, arches, and amphitheatres, making it a popular destination for backpackers. The region also holds historical significance, with evidence of prehistoric Ancestral Pueblo culture, as well as remnants of early Spanish, Mexican, and Mormon settlements.1

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  1. Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
  2. Colorado Plateau
  3. Arizona - Relief

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