Grand Mesa

Trees

Some Coloradans use the trees as a Christmas tree.

Flower

The Grand Mesa has many wildflowers.

History

Founded -

Formed -

Agriculture

Discovery -

Elevation -

Plants

Trees -

Flower -

Animals

Elk -

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep -

Elk

There are over 100,000 elk in the grand mesa

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep

There are about 500 in the grand mesa

Founded

December 24, 1892

Formed

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

Discovery

Formed 10 million years ago by volcanic activity and erosion.

Elevation

11,332'