The Rockpile, Military observation point in Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam
The Rockpile stands as a solitary karst formation rising 240 meters above the Cam Lo River, creating a natural watchtower in central Vietnam.
From 1966 to 1969, United States forces utilized this strategic position to monitor troop movements along infiltration routes from North Vietnam and Laos.
The site represents a meeting point between American military heritage and Vietnamese history, drawing veterans and tourists to explore its wartime significance.
Access to the summit requires helicopter transportation, while ground visitors can observe and photograph the formation from designated viewing areas.
The formation's position at the intersection of five valleys provided surveillance capabilities over 16 kilometers of terrain during military operations.
Location: Quảng Trị
Inception: 1966
GPS coordinates: 16.78050,106.85200
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:41
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