Geography- The granite cliffs within the canyon were part of the earth's crust 1.4 to 1.7 billions of years ago. History- Prospecting/ mining of copper and silver began in 1882 and came to an end in 1912 due to loss of resources. Plantlife- The Broadleaf Yucca can be identified by its long blue-green, spikey leaves, its long thin white hairs and the cream tear-drop shaped flowers. Wildlife- The Bighorn sheep, also known as the Ovis Canadensis nelsoni, uses their horns to protect their brains by absorbing the impact of crashes. Watershed- The water that comes through the canyon is set to pass through geologic features such as Cataract Canyon, Glen Canyon, and the Grand Canyon.