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Ranger Sarah takes in more of the formations. The sides of Monument Rocks show layers of iron, gypsum, bentonite, and giant clams.
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.

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Ranger Sarah learns more about Monument Rocks and other sites nearby. Read the sign at https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=268941
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.

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Ranger Sarah is amazed that every inch of rock here represents 700 years of history!
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.

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The exploration continues at Monument Rocks. This natural formation was created during the late Cretaceous Period of geologic history.
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.

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Ranger Sarah takes in the view. While Monument Rocks can reach up to 70 feet above ground. The chalk formation continues down up to 300 feet below the surface.
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.

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Ranger Sarah heads towards a arch. On January 29, 2008, Monument Rocks, 25 miles south of Oakley, Kansas, and Castle Rock, 31 miles to the east, were jointly named as one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas.
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.

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Ranger Sarah with another view within Monument Rocks which are are estimated to have been formed 80 million years ago.
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.

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Ranger Sarah turns a corner and finds more cool formations. The carbonate deposits were laid down during the Cretaceous Period in what was then the Western Interior Seaway, which split the continent of North America into two landmasses.
— at Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids Kansas.