One of the Eight Wonders of Kansas is up
for auction.
Monument Rocks, also known as the Chalk Pyramids, is part of a
private phone auction being conducted for the Pyramid Ranch in Gove
County. The formations are part of ancient chalk beds that were
carved into unusual shapes when the central U.S. was covered by
water.
The acreage up for auction also is the site of prehistoric fossil finds, a
stagecoach route and a post-Civil War fort.
And the sale includes more than 12,000 acres of mineral rights.
It’s currently a working cattle ranch.
Faulkner Real Estate of Ulysses is conducting the auction. Bids
can be placed through Aug. 14.