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Mesa Verde National Park View from Mancos Canyon Overlook
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Mesa Verde National Park
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Geology
 
Images showing a variety of geologic features.
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Top left: Cliff House Sandstone, Top center: Point Lookout Formation, Top right: Mancos Shale, Bottom left: Alcove (Cliff Palace), Bottom center: Seep spring, Bottom right: Concretions.
 


The geological history of Mesa Verde National Park is as diverse as the cultural history of the region. The Ancestral Puebloans recognized this diversity and used the geology of the area to create a sustainable and advanced lifestyle. These people thrived in the Southwest, supporting and nourishing their families with the remarkable natural resources on the mesa and from nearby areas.

 

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