Wandering Lizard
Utah

An online magazine with information related to attractions, lodging, dining,
and travel resources in selected areas of Utah

San Juan County

Canyonlands National Park - Monitor & Merrimac Buttes

The Monitor and Merrimac Buttes are composed of Entrada sandstone. There are three components in this sandstone (Dewey Bridge, Slickrock, and Moab Tounge). These components erode at different rates and form giant moniliths like these two. (Monitor and Merrimac were named after the two famous Civil War ironclad ships. Merrimac on left, Monitor on right).

Monitor & Merrimac Buttes
Monitor & Merrimac Buttes
Monitor & Merrimac Buttes
Monitor & Merrimac Buttes