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Those are the Orange Cliffs. A prominent landmark named by John Wesley Powell in 1869. Vertical rock faces consist of reddish orange Wingate Sandstone 300 to 450 feet high.
Closer to us, and just left of center is Elaterite Butte. A landmark in the Maze named for the dark-brown mineral which occurs in this area. Elevation 6552 feet. (Elevation here at Green River Overlook is 6000 feet).
It's just to the right of that closest butte on the far left, almost blending in to the Cliffs.