Photo #5829 - Carrizo Mountains, Abajo Mountains, Bear Ears The Carrizo Mountains (9,420 ft), in the northeastern corner of Arizona, are visible on the southeastern horizon. To the northwest are the Abajo Mountains (11,360 ft) and the Elk Ridge Mountains, crowned with the Bear Ears (8,508 ft), a landmark 40 miles west of the city of Blanding, Utah . Utah Highway US 191 is southeastern Utahs main artery, interlinking beautifully sculpted canyons, breathtaking red rock formations, majestic snow-capped mountain peaks, rugged and colorful high desert beauty, geological treasures, mysterious prehistoric ruins and rock art, historic sites, a myriad of recreational opportunities and old-fashioned western hospitality.