National Register of Historic Places
Desolation Canyon
Desolation Canyon is a historic place in Green River, Carbon County, Utah, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000057.
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Desolation Canyon
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About this place
What is 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.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Desolation Canyon
- City
- Green River
- County
- Carbon County
- State
- Utah
- Listed on the National Register
- November 24, 1968
- NRIS reference number
- 68000057
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.61512, -109.98928
When was Desolation Canyon listed on the National Register?
Desolation Canyon was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968.
Where is Desolation Canyon located?
Desolation Canyon is located in Green River, Carbon County, Utah at approximately 39.61512, -109.98928. See the map above.
Is Desolation Canyon a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Desolation Canyon is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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