The Point of Rocks is a small outcrop of Baraboo Quartzite on the east side of Us HWY 12, about four miles south of Baraboo at the south end of a curve, directly across from a private road. The Point of Rocks is notable as the best exposure of sedimentary features of Baraboo Quartzite. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1895/00/00 | Charles R Van Hise | Geologist | Charles R Van Hise and associates perfect the use of outcrop-scale structures by studying the Baraboo Quartzite |
| Particulars for Point of Rocks: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Education |
| Science | Geology |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Historic Use | Natural Feature |
| Owner | Private |
| Area of Significance | Science |
| Sight Category | Site |
| Owner | State |
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