Chimney Rock National Historic Site - Wikipedia
WEBChimney Rock is a prominent geological rock formation in Morrill County in western Nebraska. Rising nearly 300 feet (91 m) above the surrounding North Platte River valley, the peak of Chimney Rock is 4,228 feet (1,289 m) above sea level. [1]
Chimney Rock National Historic Site - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBChimney Rock National Historic Site, spirelike sandstone rock formation in western Nebraska, U.S., that was a major landmark along the Oregon Trail. It is located about 3 miles (5 km) south of Bayard and consists of a 120-foot (37-metre) needle atop a cone-shaped mound; in all, the formation rises.
Geology of Chimney Rock National Monument
WEBToday we can read the story of this place in the fossils and stones and landforms of the Chimney Rock National Monument, a book written by millions of years of life and change and catastrophe and slow erosion.
Chimney Rock National Historic Site - U.S. National Park Service
WEBRising more than 300 feet above the surrounding landscape, Chimney Rock is visible for miles. Its grand spire served as a marker for trail travelers on the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, and Pony Express national historic trails.
9 Monumental Facts About Chimney Rock | Mental Floss
WEBAug 1, 2019 · 1. Chimney Rock is a reminder of America’s volcanic past. Chimney Rock is a hoodoo, a vertical pile of rock layers (or strata). The oldest of these layers is roughly 34 million years old,...
Chimney Rock National Historic Site - U.S. National Park Service
WEBThis prominent column of clay and sandstone, resembling a tall factory chimney, was mentioned in more emigrant diaries than any other landmark on the Oregon-California Trail. Visible for miles, Chimney Rock was more than a wonder of nature.
Chimney Rock National Historic Site
WEBChimney Rock has become one of the most famous landmarks in the American West, largely due to its stop along the Oregon Trail. This unique formation came to symbolize the greatest voluntary migration in the history of mankind.
ULTIMATE GUIDE to Chimney Rock State Park - Lost In The …
WEBDec 8, 2022 · This majestic rock formation is over 500 million years old. It’s an all-in-one attraction for the natural wonders of western Carolina, with miles of extensive trails to traverse throughout, rare native flora and fauna to …
Chimney Rock - Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
WEBFor the adventure-seekers, you can hike to the top of this towering 315-foot rock formation via the Outcroppings trail. Looking for a less intense journey? A state-of-the-art elevator is also available to get you closer to the top of the Chimney, leaving just 44-steps to the breath-taking view.
Chimney Rock - The Historical Marker Database
WEBMay 30, 2009 · Rising 470 feet above the North Platte River Vally, Chimney Rock stands to the south as the most celebrated of all natural formations along the overland routes to California, Oregon, and Utah. (A historical marker located in Bayard in …