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The Little Grand Canyon (officially named Grand Canyon) [1] is a box canyon located in Shawnee National Forest in Jackson County, Illinois, United States, south of Murphysboro. It is located on the east bank of the Big Muddy River across from Turkey Bayou to the west, between Swallow Rock to the north and Chalk Bluff to the south. Access to the park is gained from Hickory Ridge Road to the east. The area was designated a National Natural Landmark in February 1980.[2][3]

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grand Canyon
  2. ^ "Little Grand Canyon". U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
  3. ^ "Little Grand Canyon Area". National Park Service. Retrieved January 27, 2013.

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