CHAPTER
2
THE LAND
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he topography of Kane County is made up largely of m o u n tainous peaks and plateaus, deep canyons, and stretches of unbroken land, some surfaced with sand so deep that traveling over it can be very difficult. The mountains are composed chiefly of red and white sandstone. The coloring, together with the beautiful configuration of some of the canyons and cliffs, helps make the county outstanding for its scenic beauty. The chief mountainous areas are the Vermilion Cliffs near Kanab, the Pink Cliffs in the northwestern corner of the county, the White, Pink and Gray Cliffs in the central part of the county, and the Red Bluffs of the southwestern corner. The chief plateaus are the Markagunt and Paunsaugunt to the north and the Kaiparowits and the Kaibab (Buckskin) Plateaus to the south. Other interesting natural features include a number of volcanic craters in the mountain ranges and plateaus. Red rock canyons and undulating valleys decorate Kane County. Wooded highlands are incised by deep canyons and contained by high cliffs. Wildlife roams amid vegetation adapted to the generally dry climate. Rivers are fronted by towering cliff walls. Layer upon 13
