Deva Temple facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Deva Temple
North aspect at sunset
Highest point
Elevation	7,353 ft (2,241 m)
Prominence	693 ft (211 m)
Isolation	1.56 mi (2.51 km)
Parent peak	Brahma Temple (7,551 ft)
Geography
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Location	Grand Canyon National Park Coconino County, Arizona, US
Parent range	Kaibab Plateau Colorado Plateau
Topo map	USGS Bright Angel Point
Type of rock	Coconino Sandstone
Climbing
First ascent	July 17, 1959 Harvey Butchart

Deva Temple is a tall mountain peak in the amazing Grand Canyon! It stands 7,353 feet (about 2,241 meters) high. You can find it in Coconino County, in northern Arizona, USA.

This impressive peak is about three miles south of a spot called Bright Angel Point on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. It rises a huge 3,700 feet (about 1,130 meters) above Bright Angel Canyon.

Deva Temple has some cool neighbors! Its closest taller peak is Brahma Temple, which is 1.5 miles to the south. Other nearby peaks include Zoroaster Temple, Manu Temple, and Buddha Temple.

The name "Deva Temple" was given by Henry Gannett. He was a geographer working with Clarence Dutton. Dutton liked to name Grand Canyon features after gods and goddesses from old stories. In this case, "Deva" comes from Hindu mythology. The name was officially accepted in 1906 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. The area around Deva Temple has a Cold semi-arid climate, which means it's usually dry and can get quite cold.

What Is Deva Temple Made Of?

The very top of Deva Temple is made of a creamy-colored rock called Coconino Sandstone. This sandstone forms steep cliffs. It also has a small cap of Kaibab Limestone on top.

• Coconino Sandstone: This rock was formed about 265 million years ago. It started as huge sand dunes, similar to deserts we see today! It's one of the younger rock layers in the Grand Canyon.
• Hermit Formation: Below the Coconino Sandstone, you'll find the Hermit Formation. This layer forms slopes.
• Supai Group: Underneath the Hermit Formation is the Supai Group.
• Redwall Limestone: Even further down, there's the Redwall Limestone, which is from the Mississippian period.
• Tonto Group: Below that is the Tonto Group, from the Cambrian period.
• Unkar Group: Finally, at the very bottom, near the creek, you'll find the Unkar Group, which is very old, from the Proterozoic era.

Rainwater that falls on Deva Temple flows down into the Colorado River. It travels through Bright Angel Creek on the west side of the peak and Clear Creek on the east side.

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