- Monument Rocks (Kansas)
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Coordinates: 38°47′26″N 100°45′45″W / 38.7905688°N 100.7623657°W
Monument Rocks (also Chalk Pyramids) are a series of large chalk formations in Gove County, Kansas, rich in fossils. It is a National Natural Landmark. It was the first landmark chosen by the US Department of the Interior as a national natural landmark. The chalk formations reach a height of up to 70 ft. and include formations such a buttes and arches. They were formed 80 million years ago.
On January 29, 2008, Monument Rocks and Castle Rock were jointly named as one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas.
References
- S. W. Williston, The Niobrara Cretaceous of Western Kansas, Transactions of the Annual Meetings of the Kansas Academy of Science, Vol. 13, (1891 - 1892), pp. 107-111.
See also
Other rock formations in Kansas:
External links
Categories:- Natural arches of Kansas
- Geography of Gove County, Kansas
- National Natural Landmarks in Kansas
- Landmarks in Kansas
- Landforms of Kansas
- Visitor attractions in Gove County, Kansas
- Kansas geography stubs
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