Near Rock Springs in Sauk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Van Hise Rock
Photographed By Keith L, June 7, 2009
1. Van Hise Rock Marker
Inscription.
Van Hise Rock. . This outcrop of Baraboo Quartzite, located in the Baraboo Hills and known as Van Hise Rock, has been the focus of national and international scientific interest for over one hundred years. The rock is named in honor of University of Wisconsin Professor Charles R. Van Hise (1857-1918), renowned geologist, conservationist and President of the University of Wisconsin. In the 1890s, Van Hise used this outcrop to demonstrate the kinds of changes that occur in rocks during periods of mountain formation. Van Hise's observations of the Baraboo Hills would help to develop his groundbreaking concepts of structural and metamorphic geology. Later, these concepts would be universally accepted as the principles of structural geology. Van Hise Rock has become the single most important locality to demonstrate these principles. Countless geologists and students visit Van Hise Rock and the Baraboo Hills as a geologist mecca and continue to learn from this exceptionally diverse geologic laboratory. . This historical marker was erected in 1999 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. It is Near Rock Springs in Sauk County Wisconsin
This outcrop of Baraboo Quartzite, located in the Baraboo Hills and known as Van Hise Rock, has been the focus of national and international scientific interest for over one hundred years. The rock is named in honor of University of Wisconsin Professor Charles R. Van Hise (1857-1918), renowned geologist, conservationist and President of the University of Wisconsin. In the 1890s, Van Hise used this outcrop to demonstrate the kinds of changes that occur in rocks during periods of mountain formation. Van Hise's observations of the Baraboo Hills would help to develop his groundbreaking concepts of structural and metamorphic geology. Later, these concepts would be universally accepted as the principles of structural geology. Van Hise Rock has become the single most important locality to demonstrate these principles. Countless geologists and students visit Van Hise Rock and the Baraboo Hills as a geologist mecca and continue to learn from this exceptionally diverse geologic laboratory.
Erected 1999 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 413.)
Location. 43° 29.323′ N, 89° 54.944′ W. Marker is near Rock Springs, Wisconsin, in Sauk County. Marker is on North River Street (State Highway 136) 0.8 miles north of Broadway (State Highway 154), on the right when traveling north. Marker is at a highway pull-off. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rock Springs WI 53961, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,381 times since then and 131 times this year. Last updated on June 30, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 13, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on September 23, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on June 13, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.