Castle Rock
by Jon Burch Photography
Title
Castle Rock
Artist
Jon Burch Photography
Medium
Photograph - Digital Capture And Enhancement
Description
Clouds gather over Castle rock on a hot, Kansas afternoon - is there any other kind?
Castle Rock is a large limestone pillar in Gove County, Kansas. The formation and the nearby badlands are located in the Smoky Hills region of the state approximately 11 miles south of I-70 near the town of Quinter.
The chalk in this geologic formation was deposited in the area by an ancient inland sea during the Cretaceous period about 65 million years ago. The formation was carved to its present shape by the weathering by wind and water. It received its name because it is said to look like a castle rising above the prairie. Weathering of the rock formation is increasing due to visitors climbing on the rocks. In 2001, following a thunderstorm, the tallest spire fell.
On January 29, 2008, Castle Rock and Monument Rocks, located approximately 31 miles to the west were jointly named as one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas. Castle Rock was a landmark on the Overland Trail.
Image copyright 2015 Jon Burch Photography
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January 15th, 2015
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Comments (15)
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Judy Vincent
Wonderful image! Congratulations on your feature in the “Landscape and Landmark Photography” group!
Beverly Stapleton
This beautiful image is being featured on the Homepage of the Landscape Art Group. Thank you for sharing it.
Linda Tomich
Nebraska has Chimney Rock, Wyoming has Devil's Tower, and Kansas has Castle Rock.
Jon Burch Photography replied:
Hi Linda. Never have seen Chimney Rock, but the other two yes. Thanks for the look.
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