Geology
Grand County, UT
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Large flat-topped Entrada sandstone butte northwest of Moab, paired with neighboring Monitor Butte and named for the Civil War ironclads. Classic BLM canyon-country silhouettes viewed from UT-313 and the Monitor and Merrimac Trailhead / viewpoint complex en route toward Dead Horse Point and Canyonlands Island in the Sky.
| Region | Grand County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 38.6633, -109.7427 |
| Elevation | 5,627 ft (summit) |
| Pair | Monitor Butte adjacent |
| Namesake | Civil War ironclads Monitor & Merrimac |
| Land manager | BLM (views from UT-313 / Mill Canyon area) |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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