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4 miles (6.4 km) to the southeast. The Entrada Sandstone of Gunsight Butte is overlain by Romana Sandstone, and
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period as a giant sand sea, the largest in Earth's history. According to the
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zone with hot, very dry summers, and chilly winters with very little snow.
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when the lake is full. This iconic landmark of the Lake Powell area is a
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Mountain in Kane County, Utah, United States of America
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Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007).
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Elevation
Prominence
Parent peak
Isolation
Coordinates
37°03′41″N 111°20′08″W / 37.0612706°N 111.3354689°W / 37.0612706; -111.3354689
Gunsight Butte is located in Utah
Gunsight Butte is located in the United States
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Kane County
Utah, U.S.
Parent range
Colorado Plateau
Topo map
USGS
Age of rock
Jurassic
Type of rock
Entrada Sandstone
summit
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Kane County
Utah
Page
Lake Powell
butte
Entrada Sandstone
Padres Butte
Dominguez Butte

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