Jurassic
United States, Utah
Jurassic
LocationUnited States, Utah
RegionUtah
TypeNational Monument
Coordinates40.4450°, -109.2940°
Established2019
Area36.6
Nearest CityVernal (25 mi)
Major CitySalt Lake City (175 mi)
0About Jurassic
Jurassic National Monument protects significant paleontological resources including fossils from the Jurassic period approximately 150 million years ago. The monument preserves important dinosaur fossils and other ancient life forms within the Morrison Formation. The area provides crucial scientific insights into prehistoric ecosystems and climate conditions. The monument is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.