Shiprock

Shiprock (Navajo: Tsé Bitʼaʼí, "rock with wings" or "winged rock") is a monadnock rising nearly 1,583 feet (482.5 m) above the high-desert plain of the Navajo Nation in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. Its peak elevation is 7,177 feet (2,187.5 m) above sea level. It is about 10.75 miles (17.30 km) southwest of the town of Shiprock, which is named for the peak.

Shiprock
Tsé Bitʼaʼí
Shiprock
Highest point
Elevation7,177 ft (2,188 m)
Prominence1,583 ft (482 m)
Coordinates36°41′15″N 108°50′11″W
Geography
Shiprock
New Mexico
LocationSan Juan County, New Mexico, US
Topo mapUSGS Ship Rock Quadrangle
Geology
Age of rock27 million years
Mountain typeVolcanic breccia and minette
Climbing
First ascent(First documented) 1939 by David Brower, Raffi Bedayn, Bestor Robinson and John Dyer
Designated1975

Governed by the Navajo Nation, the formation is in the Four Corners region and plays a significant role in Navajo religion, myth, and tradition. Shiprock is a point of interest for rock climbers and photographers and has been featured in several film productions and novels. It is the most prominent landmark in northwestern New Mexico. In 1975, Shiprock was designated a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.

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