
Mesa
Desert Landscape
 Mesas are typical in arid desert regions; they create dramatic landscapes. 
The Grand Canyon is surrounded by a number of iconic mesas.
 Unique Shape
 Remember, mesas have a distinct flat top and steep walls, unlike mountains or hills. 
From the airplane, the mesas looked like giant tables against the Earth.
 American West
 The term 'mesa' is especially common when talking about the geography of the American Southwest. 
Hiking to the top of a mesa gives you a panoramic view of the desert.