Kansas Cobra
by Jon Burch Photography
Title
Kansas Cobra
Artist
Jon Burch Photography
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
Snakes Alive! This limestone Kansas Cobra is no longer standing. It was a large pillar in Gove County, Kansas near Castle Rock. This formerly standing formation and nearby badlands are located in the Smoky Hills region of the state approximately 14 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 formations were carved to their present shape by the weathering of wind and water. This formation received its name because it was said to look like a cobra rising above the prairie. Weathering of the rock formation eventually caused it to crumble in 1998 and it is no longer visible.
On January 29, 2008, nearby Castle Rock and the 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 and is still standing. Keep in mind, the area is located on private property...
Some digital effects were applied to the original image after the photograph was made. No electrons were harmed during the transition. Your finished photograph will not contain the Fine Art America watermark.
Image copyright 2021 Jon Burch Photography.
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April 23rd, 2021
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