Castle Rock Badlands, Rock formation in Quinter, Kansas, United States.
The Castle Rock Badlands contain chalk pillars and steep crevices that rise 70 feet above the western Kansas prairie landscape.
The chalk formations served as navigation landmarks for travelers along the Butterfield Overland Despatch route through the American frontier territories.
The geological composition of Niobrara Chalk at Castle Rock influenced the creation of the University of Kansas Rock Chalk chant.
Visitors need to drive carefully on the dirt roads leading to Castle Rock, particularly during wet weather when paths become muddy.
The tallest limestone spire of Castle Rock fell during a thunderstorm in 2001, demonstrating the continuous natural erosion of these formations.
Location: Quinter
Address: Quinter, KS 67752, USA 67752 Quinter 67752 Quinter
GPS coordinates: 38.85833,-100.17152
Latest update: March 16, 2025 08:19
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