Grand Mesa

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Grand Mesa

Elevation

11,332'

Discovery

Formed 10 million years ago by volcanic activity and erosion.

Formed

The formation's top layer is hard basalt and was formed about 10 million years ago.

Founded

December 24, 1892

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep

There are about 500 in the grand mesa

Elk

There are over 100,000 elk in the grand mesa

Resources

Animals

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep -

Elk -

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Agriculture

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History

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Plants

Flower

The Grand Mesa has many wildflowers.

Trees

Some Coloradans use the trees as a Christmas tree.