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Waterpocket Fold

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extends for nearly 100 miles (160 km) in the semi-arid plateau of the central part of the state. The structure defines the
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The feature can be observed in three scenic routes in the park. The park's Scenic Drive leads to a famous landmark known as the
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and runs parallel to the east (downdropped) side of the structure to its intersection with
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Waterpocket Fold
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Northward view of the Strike Valley from the Strike Valley Overlook
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West face of Waterpocket fold – Looking north from Miners Mountain
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in which the east side is dropped relative to the west side. This
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crosses the fold east of Fruita. Notom Road runs south through
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38°01′18″N 111°07′14″W / 38.02167°N 111.12056°W / 38.02167; -111.12056



Wayne
Garfield
Kane
Utah
United States
Laramide orogeny
trending
fold
monoclinal fold
Capitol Reef National Park
Utah
Golden Throne
Fruita
Middle Desert
Utah State Route 24
Notom
Utah State Route 276
Lake Powell
Halls Crossing


Morrison Formation
Geology of the Capitol Reef area


ISBN

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