Manu Temple facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Manu Temple
Manu Temple centered, south aspect (Buddha Temple left, Oza Butte upper right)
Highest point
Elevation	7,184 ft (2,190 m)
Prominence	524 ft (160 m)
Isolation	1.26 mi (2.03 km)
Parent peak	Buddha Temple (7,212 ft)
Geography
Manu Temple Location in Arizona Show map of Arizona Manu Temple Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Grand Canyon National Park Coconino County, Arizona, US
Parent range	Kaibab Plateau Colorado Plateau
Topo map	USGS Bright Angel Point
Type of rock	sandstone, limestone, mudstone
Climbing
Easiest route	class 4 climbing

Manu Temple is a tall rock formation, or summit, found in the amazing Grand Canyon. It stands 7,184 feet (2,190 meters) high in northern Arizona, United States. This impressive natural landmark is located in Coconino County.

Manu Temple is about one mile south of Widforss Point on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. It's also near its "parent" peak, Buddha Temple, which is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away. The peak rises dramatically from the canyons around it. For example, it soars nearly 3,600 feet (1,100 meters) above Bright Angel Canyon to its east.

It can be tricky to spot Manu Temple from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. This is because it blends in with the Kaibab Plateau behind it. But on clear days, you can see this huge butte standing out clearly.

How Manu Temple Got Its Name

Manu Temple was named by a person called George Wharton James. He named it after Manu, who was an important lawgiver in Hindu stories. This naming style was a tradition started by Clarence Dutton. He liked to name Grand Canyon features after gods and figures from myths.

The name "Manu Temple" became official in 1906. This decision was made by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.

Weather Around Manu Temple

The area where Manu Temple is located has a Cold semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a true desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.

Any rain that falls on Manu Temple flows south. It drains into the mighty Colorado River. On the east side, the water goes into Bright Angel Creek. On the west side, it flows into Phantom Creek.

What Manu Temple Is Made Of

The very top of Manu Temple is made of a rock called Coconino Sandstone. This sandstone is cream-colored and forms steep cliffs. It's one of the younger rock layers in the Grand Canyon. This sandstone formed about 265 million years ago from ancient sand dunes.

Below the Coconino Sandstone, you'll find other layers of rock. These include the Hermit Formation, which is a slope-forming rock. Underneath that is the Supai Group. Even further down are layers of Redwall Limestone, the Tonto Group, and finally the Unkar Group near the bottom of the canyons.

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