Tucupit Point facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tucupit Point |
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Tucupit Point from Taylor Creek Trail, May 2015
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,698 ft (2,346 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 138 ft |
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| Native name | [Wildcat Point] Error: {{native name}}: unrecognized language tag: Paiute (help) (language?) |
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 Tucupit Point
Location in Utah
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| Location | Washington County, Utah, U.S. |
Tucupit Point is a tall, striking rock formation made of sandstone. You can find it in the Kolob Canyons area, which is part of Zion National Park in Washington County, Utah, United States.
About Tucupit Point
Tucupit Point is a well-known natural landmark. It stands out because it rises sharply from the land around it. This feature is called its prominence. Tucupit Point has a prominence of 138 feet.
Where You Can Find It
This amazing rock formation can be seen from the Taylor Creek Trail. It is also visible from U.S. Route 40 to the west. Because it's so unique, Tucupit Point has been featured in many photographs.
How It Got Its Name
A famous American artist named Thomas Moran saw this rock in 1873. He was traveling south from Salt Lake City at the time. Moran later painted a well-known watercolor of the rock.
At first, the rock was called "Colburn's Butte." This name honored Justin Colburn, a writer for New York Times who was traveling with Moran. Later, the name was changed to Tucupit Point. "Tucupit" is a word from the Paiute language, and it means wildcat.
