Near Wall in Pennington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Born of Volcanos
About that time, streams flowing from the west began to deposit sediments in this area. Most of the sediment was wind blown volcanic ash which had settled into the watershed which fed the streams. Occasionally the rivers brought gravel and stream-worn rocks from the Black Hills themselves. The ash weathered into clay, and turned into rock.
Erosion did not begin to gully the Badlands layers and foretell the present landscape until quite recently, perhaps only half a million years ago.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
Location. 43° 52.157′ N, 102° 14.092′ W. Marker is near Wall, South Dakota, in Pennington County. Marker can be reached from Badlands Loop Road (State Highway 240) 0.4 miles east of Sage Creek Rim Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Badlands National Park (fee to enter) at Pinnacles Overlook. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wall SD 57790, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Big Badlands (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jungle on a Seabed (approx. 2.7 miles away); Homesteads and Ranches (approx. 4.4 miles away); High Security (approx. 5.7 miles away); Journey to Wounded Knee (approx. 7˝ miles away); The Carrol McDonald Post No. 246 (approx. 8.6 miles away); Purple Heart Memorial Highway (approx. 16.8 miles away); Cheyenne River Rest Area (approx. 16.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wall.
More about this marker. Marker is on the edge of a cliff at the end of a walking path.
Additional keywords. Badlands National Park
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,647 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 28, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 6, 7. submitted on January 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 8. submitted on May 31, 2009, by R. Zebley of Rapid City, South Dakota. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.