Near Wausau in Marathon County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Monadnocks
Photographed By Keith L, June 8, 2008
1. Monadnocks Marker
The largest monadnock, Rib Mountain is four miles long and over one mile wide. Its curved, rib-like shape gave the "hill" its name. From this vista, you can see two other monadnocks — Mosinee Hill, a dumbbell-shaped formation slightly to the southeast, and Hardwood Hill, beyond that to the southwest.
The quartzite found in these formations is some of the hardest rock in nature. Early miners hauled rock from Rib Mountain with teams of horses and used the quartz in making abrasives like sandpaper.
(caption) An earlier view of Rib Mountain from the vicinity of Mosinee Hill.
Erected by the Rib Mountain Business Association and the Friends of Rib Mountain.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
Location. 44° 55.2′ N, 89° 41.667′ W. Marker is near Wausau, Wisconsin, in Marathon County. Marker can be reached from Park Road west of County Highway N. Marker is at the South Deck in Rib Mountain State Park (fee area).
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rib Mountain State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancient Ripples (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rib Mountain State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); To Charles E. Parker (within shouting distance of this marker); Mountain View (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Pineries (approx. half a mile away); First Teachers Training School in Wisconsin (approx. 3.6 miles away); Historical Memorial Park (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wausau.
Also see . . . The Northern Highland — The Lost Mountains of Wisconsin. "Wisconsin was part of a mountainous region which covered all this state and much territory outside it. It had peaks and ridges similar to those in the Alps." (Submitted on February 21, 2009.)
Photographed By Keith L, June 7, 2014
2. Monadnocks Marker
Photographed By Keith L, June 8, 2008
3. Monadnocks Marker
Photographed By Keith L, June 7, 2014
4. View from South Deck
Photographed By Keith L, June 7, 2014
5. South Deck
Photographed By Keith L, June 7, 2014
6. Trail to South Deck
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,490 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 21, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on January 10, 2015, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on February 21, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 10, 2015, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
