Eastern Mojave Vegetation Independence Monument, Mesa County, Colorado.
 
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See also: Colorado National Monument.

ndependence Monument is a 5,739-foot-elevation (1,749-meter) sandstone pillar located in Colorado National Monument, in Mesa County of western Colorado, United States.[1] This iconic 450-foot-high landmark is situated one mile southeast of the monument's visitor center, and 9 miles (14 km) west of the community of Grand Junction, where it towers above the floor of Monument Canyon and Wedding Canyon.[5] It is a popular climbing destination, and can be seen from Rim Rock Drive.


Elevation: 5387ft, 1642m.

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Independence Monument.

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Date and time this article was prepared:3:15:06 PM, 8/1/2026.