Capitol Rock
National Natural Landmark

Photo of Capitol Rock
IN
BRIEF
Capitol Rock, located within the Custer National Forest, is a remnant of the once continuous blanket of Tertiary deposits that covered much of the Great Plains. Late Cretaceous, Paleocene, Oligocene, and Miocene strata are well displayed. Ownership: Federal.
Capitol Rock, located within the Custer National Forest, is a remnant of the once continuous blanket of Tertiary deposits that covered much of the Great Plains. Late Cretaceous, Paleocene, Oligocene, and Miocene strata are well displayed. Ownership: Federal.
DESIGNATION DATE
1976
