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Capitol Reef National Park

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Intro

The Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell). Capitol Reef National Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as well as the unique historical and cultural history found in the area.

Designations

  • August 2, 1937 - Capitol Reef National Monument
  • December 18, 1971 - Capitol Reef National Park


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