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Navajo Blanket

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) Those who are familiar with SW Indian will notice how their designs are inspired by the land on which they live.

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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) Those who are familiar with SW Indian will notice how their designs are inspired by the land on which they live.