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Kolb Expedition

The canyon has been a mighty barrier to humans. Only its rims, never the gorge, show evidence of human occupation – not even by Ute Indians living in the area since written history began.

Left, Kolb Expedition of 1916.
Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
The Black Canyon contains some of the oldest exposed rock on Earth. Precambrian, or “basement” rock, is nearly 2 billion years old.

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Last Updated: September 19, 2006 at 14:05 EST