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This view is seen from Hwy 163 near Mexican Hat, Utah. The geologic feature is known as Raplee Ridge. "Zigzags in the uplifted layers were “woven” by erosion of red sand, mudstone and gray limestone of the lower Cutler beds." (Hollis Marriott, naturalist)

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This view is seen from Hwy 163 near Mexican Hat, Utah. The geologic feature is known as Raplee Ridge. "Zigzags in the uplifted layers were “woven” by erosion of red sand, mudstone and gray limestone of the lower Cutler beds." (Hollis Marriott, naturalist)