Black Canyon

geographical name

1
canyon of the Colorado River between Arizona and Nevada south of Hoover Dam
2
canyon of the Gunnison River in southwest central Colorado that is partly in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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“Black Canyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Canyon. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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