• 1 1/4 inch diameter
• Cast in fine pewter
• Strong magnet embedded in back
• Mounted on story card

Place Name: El Capitan
Elevation: 7,569 ft.
Coordinates: N37 44′ 03” W119 38′ 12”
Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA
Marker Sleuth Photo Contributor: No Station Found; Original Artwork
Five hundred million years of geologic history brought Yosemite Valley into being–from a region lying beneath an ancient sea to a valley characterized by sheer walls and flat floor. Weather and erosion continue to shape the valley.
One of Yosemite’s most well known features is El Capitan. Its sheer granite wall is the destination of countless experienced rock climbers.
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