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New park opening next year in the Niobrara chalk formations.


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How much of the Niobrara formation is this state park going to take up?

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It will take up only a tiny fraction of the total amount of exposed chalk.  When they say it is one of the largest exposures, I think they are referring to a continuous exposure.  Little Jerusalem is a beautiful place with lots of high cliffs.

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On 20/09/2018 at 4:46 AM, Ramo said:

It will take up only a tiny fraction of the total amount of exposed chalk

Do you know who owns the rest of the chalk in that area?

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1 hour ago, The Amateur Paleontologist said:

Do you know who owns the rest of the chalk in that area?

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99.9% of the chalk outcrops are on private ranchers’ property. 

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37 minutes ago, Xiphactinus said:

99.9% of the chalk outcrops are on private ranchers’ property. 

I'm aware of that :) - what I meant to ask is whether someone here knew (personally) which rancher owns specifically the chalk outcrops near Little Jerusalem..

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