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Landmarks- Were in Western Nebraska 	Courthouse and Jail Rock- two rock formations located near Bridgeport, Nebraska. Many travelers would stray as much as five miles (8 km) from the Oregon Trail just to get a glimpse of the rocks. Courthouse and Jail Rocks, which rise 400 feet (121 m) above the North Platte Valley, are composed of clay, sandstone and volcanic ash 	Chimney Rock- Chimney Rock is a famous, prominent geological formation in Morrill County in western Nebraska. Rising nearly 300 feet (91 m) above the surrounding North Platte River valley, the peak of Chimney Rock is 4,226 feet (1,288 m) above sea level Location	Morrill County, Nebraska, USA

Nearest city	Bayard, Nebraska

Coordinates	 41°41′57″N 103°21′4″W

Area	83 acres (0.33km²) Established	August 9, 1956

	Scott’s Bluff- The National Monument contains multiple bluffs (steep hills) located on the south side of the North Platte River, but it is named after one prominent bluff called Scotts Bluff which rises over 830 feet (330 m) above the plains at its highest point. The monument is composed of five rock formations named Crown Rock, Dome Rock, Eagle Rock, Saddle Rock, and Sentinel Rock. Location	Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, USA

Nearest city	Gering, Nebraska

Coordinates	 41°50′8″N 103°42′3″W

Area	3003.03 acres (12.15 km²) Established	December 12, 1919

Visitors	99,567 (in 2005) 	In Wyoming- Independence Rock is a large granite rock, approximately 120 feet (36 m) high, in southwestern Natrona County, Wyoming, Location:	60 mi. SW of Casper on WY 220 Designated as NHL: January 20, 1961

Added to NRHP: October 15, 1966

NRHP Reference#:	66000757

	Aryes Natural Bridge- In Wyoming. Over the course of millions of years, a bend in LaPrele Creek (originally known as Bridge Creek) wore away at a wall of solid rock, creating a natural opening. The creek eventually shifted course through the opening, forming a 30-foot (10 m) high and 50-foot (15 m) wide arch, today known as Ayres Natural Bridge. Located about a mile (2 km) south of the Oregon Trail, the Natural Bridge was often visited by emigrants traveling west Starting Points- It Started in Missouri Independence/Kansas City