Chimney Rock,Nebraska,USA. Chimney Rock is a spire of harder rock that was left behind as the cliff behind eroded away. It consists of clay,ash and sandstone rocks. It rises to a height of around 90 metres above the surrounding North Platte River valley. This spire was a landmark for pioneers travelling westwards on the Oregon Trail and Mormon Trail in the mid-1800s. It was designated as Chimney Rock National Historic Site in 1956. Photographed in July 2014 | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / West, Jim |
Taille de l’image : | 3431 px × 5146 px |
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