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 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.
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 in Wyoming was an important landmark for pioneers traveling along the Oregon, California, and Utah Trails. It marked roughly the halfway point of the journey and signaled that they were on schedule to reach their destination before winter. It also served as a gathering place where travelers could rest, restock supplies, and leave messages for others behind them.
independence rock
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.