Desolation Canyon
Desolation Canyon is a remote canyon on the Green River in eastern Utah, United States that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It is said to be one of the most remote areas in the contiguous United States.
| Desolation Canyon | |
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Desolation Canyon and the Green River, August 2013 | |
| Floor elevation | 4,318 feet (1,316 m) |
| Long-axis direction | North-South |
| Geology | |
| Type | River valley |
| Geography | |
| Location | Green River in Carbon, Emery, Grand, and Uintah counties in Eastern Utah, United States |
| Population centers | None (hence the name) |
| Borders on | East Tavaputs Plateau (eastern) West Tavaputs Plateau (western) |
| Coordinates | 39°25′00″N 110°00′40″W |
| Traversed by | None |
| Rivers | Green River |
Desolation Canyon | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark | |
Desolation Canyon Location of Desolation Canyon within Utah Desolation Canyon Desolation Canyon (the United States) | |
| Location | Green River in Carbon, Emery, Grand, and Uintah counties in Eastern Utah, United States |
| Nearest city | East Carbon, Utah |
| Coordinates | 39°25′00″N 110°00′40″W |
| NRHP reference No. | 68000057 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 24, 1968 |
| Designated NHL | November 24, 1968 |
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