It roughly corresponds to the territory on the Iranian plateau and its bordering plains. The elevation of the plateau ranges between to . The park consists of of high desert located on the Colorado Plateau. The area lies within the ecoregion of the Western Allegheny Plateau. It lies at the eastern end of the Yungui Plateau. The city lies within the ecoregion of the Western Allegheny Plateau. It lies within the ecoregion of the Western Allegheny Plateau. The area is within the ecoregion of the Western Allegheny Plateau. There are several temples in the region around the Dieng Plateau. The region is part of the Brazilian central plateau. Winters on the eastern part of the plateau are especially severe. It is within the ecoregion of the Western Allegheny Plateau. Qinghai is located on the northeastern part of the Tibetan Plateau. Kanab is located on the western Colorado Plateau. Permafrost occurs over extensive parts of the plateau.