Coal Mine Canyon is lined with reddish sandstones and siltstones of Mesozoic age. The Canyon is situated in a remote locale bordering the eastern edge of the Painted Desert. On the mesa above the canyon, are longitudinal sands dunes. The quality of coal in the canyon is poor and active coal mining was discontinued decades ago.
Photographer: Ted Grussing
Photo Date: 2017
Photo Location Accuracy: Approximately Located
Photo Tags: Coal Mine Canyon, Mesozoic, coal, dunes, Navajo Nation 
