fattsomattso Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) This is near a "highly restricted area" in Oklahoma (which makes me want to explore it even more...and I just might anyway). I frequently utilize Google Earth (satellite view) to scope out fishing spots and now fossil hunting spots as well since I've picked up the hobby. I came across this odd looking formation about a year ago while perusing and have been curious ever since. Please pardon the crudity of the photo as it is a pic of my monitor from my phone..... WHAT IS THAT STUFF MAN????!!!!! Edited January 28, 2015 by fattsomattso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Is this an aerial view? from Google Earth? It looks like a secret gov't missile installation, or somesuch. Look up Igloo, SD for another example. I'm not even sure if Igloo will come up on GE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobWill Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Wow! If it wasn't for the vertical seams you would swear it was a built rock wall. Of course a good mason would stagger the joints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocksdale Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Tire tracks from 50-foot wheels? Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.–Carl Sagan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattsomattso Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Yes, it is an ariel view from Google Earth and it is right outside the gates of Camp Gruber, OK...near Braggs, OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 differential weathering in horizontally bedded limestone exposed by removal of surface deposits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceH Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Maybe remains of an old road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) That is a classic joint pattern caused by tectonic stresses. I believe the Checkerboard Limestone gets its name from it. The linear shape of the exposure, though, is intriguing. Edited January 30, 2015 by Missourian Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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