Oregon trail
it natrual shap and the fact that it was a landmark on the oregon trail
it natrual shape and the fact that it was a landmark on the Oregon trail
Ten Oregon Trail landmarks include Chimney Rock, The Dallas, Soda Springs, Courthouse Rock, Whitman Mission, Oregon City, Fort Bridger, Fort Hall, Independence and Fort Boise. The Oregon Trail was a 2200 historic wagon route that connected the Missouri River to valleys in Oregon.
Nebraska
Independence Rock, located in Wyoming, was a significant landmark for pioneers traveling along the Oregon Trail, California Trail, and Mormon Trail. Many pioneers carved their names on the rock as they passed by, leaving behind a record of their journey.
Independence Rock and Register Cliff are both in Wyoming. Chimney Rock in Western Nebraska is one of the landmarks along these trails. It is featured on the Nebraska State Quarter. Register Cliff http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Register_Cliff
Chimney Rock is a prominent geological rock formation in Morrill County in western Nebraska. Rising 286 ft,(2011) above the surrounding North Platte River valley, the peak of Chimney Rock is 4,214 feet (1,288 m) above sea level.[1] During the middle 19th century it served as a landmark along the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, and the Mormon Trail, which ran along the north side of the rock. It is visible for many miles from the east along U.S. Route 26.
It was a land mark and when pionners saw it, they knew they where in the right place.
Approximately 300 miles of the Oregon Trail ran through Nebraska. This stretch was significant for pioneers traveling westward in the 19th century, as it included key landmarks such as Chimney Rock and Scott's Bluff. Nebraska's portion of the trail played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States.
courthouse & jailhouse rock, chimney rock, fort laramie, Independence rock, fort bridger, soda springs, fort hall, fort boise, whitman mission, the dalles and oregon city
independence rock