Rawlins Uplift
Just north of Rawlins

Just north of town, this jutting ridge of stratified rock is full of fossils and a variety of minerals. This unique geological formation displays a wide array of geological features within a compact area. Located within a four to five mile radius of Rawlins, the uplift displays exposures of formations ranging from the Archean Era (2600 M) to the Tertiary and Quaternary Periods.

Source: Carbon County Visitors Council

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