Heggie's Rock, Granite outcrop in Columbia County, Georgia, United States.
The granite formation rises 70 feet above the surrounding landscape, covering 130 acres near Benton Branch and Little Kiokee Creek.
The Nature Conservancy purchased 101 acres of the rock formation in 1983 after its designation as a National Natural Landmark in 1980.
The preservation site maintains restricted access through guided tours, protecting rare plant species and natural formations for scientific research.
The rock formation sits 20 miles from Augusta, Georgia, with access managed by The Nature Conservancy through scheduled educational visits.
Scientists discovered a new genus of copepod at this location in 1998, demonstrating the ecological significance of this granite outcrop.
GPS coordinates: 33.54161,-82.25364
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:55
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