Tree Rock -- Buford WY
N 41° 08.017 W 105° 20.809
13T E 470891 N 4553647
Tree Rock was a curiosity along the Union Pacific railroad in the era before cars, and along the Lincoln Highway after the automobile arrived
Waymark Code: WMXTC7
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2018
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Tree Rock has been a curiosity in Buford WY since the Union Pacific Railroad built its main track here in 1867.
In the age of the automobile, Tree Rock continued to be a curiosity and favorite picnic stop along the Lincoln Highway.
The WPA writers also enjoyed Tree Rock, writing:
"[page 84] At 71.9 m. (R) is an old PINE TREE growing out of a large granite rock. It was kept alive in early days by firemen of the Union Pacific R.R., who drenched the tree daily with a bucket of water."
Book: Oregon Trail
Page Number(s) of Excerpt: 84
Year Originally Published: 1939
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