Chimney Rock (geological formation)
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Chimney Rock, viewed looking towards the southeast. The emigrants on the trail would have seen this view after passing the rock
Chimney Rock is a famous, prominent geological formation in Morrill County in western Nebraska; rising nearly 300 feet above the surrounding North Platte River valley, the peak of Chimney Rock is 4226 feet above sea level. 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. Highway 26.
Chimney Rock has been designated a National Historic Site and is today administrated by the National Park Service. Chimney Rock and Independence Rock further west are probably the most famous features along the Oregon Trail.