The Towers are isolated remnants of a 225 million year old floodplain deposit of the Uncompahgre highland, which was located in western Colorado. When the Colorado Plateau was uplifted, salt deposits underlying this region buckled, warped, and collapsed.
What are the rock towers in Utah called?
Fisher Towers, located about 20 miles northeast of Moab in southeastern Utah, is one of the most scenic landscapes along the Colorado River. Administered by the Bureau of Land Management, Fisher Towers Recreation Site is a popular destination for hikers and rock climbers.