Devils Postpile National Monument – California
- Listed: November 19, 2019 12:53 pm
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Description
NATIONAL MONUMENT
Devils Postpile
the Sierra Nevada near Mammoth Lakes, CA
Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery. The formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world’s finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tower 60 feet high and display an unusual symmetry.
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Listing ID: 935dd3e5cec0147
