The Wabash River and the Big Four Cut

The Wabash River and the Big Four Cut (HM1G77)

Location: Wabash, IN 46992 Wabash County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 47.807', W 85° 48.862'

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Paradise Spring Riverwalk

In 1896, with the aid of dynamite, mules, and strong backs, railroad workers began cutting through the ancient Wabash Reef thus creating the "Big Four Cut."

The Wabash Reef, located northeast of the park and visible from where you are standing, is estimated to be 400 million years old.

Archaeologists believe that such formations are a result of the Silurian Sea that, at one time, covered part of Indiana and the Great Lakes region.

It is believed that reefs such as this were exposed and modified by the rise and fall of the ancient Wabash River.

The partially exposed Wabash Reef is approximately 5.7 acres in size and is composed of dolomite. The reef is nationally recognized as a fine example of Silurian Reef.

The reef is located on private property. Please view it from afar.
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HM NumberHM1G77
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Date Added Sunday, October 5th, 2014 at 9:26pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 600020 N 4516874
Decimal Degrees40.79678333, -85.81436667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 47.807', W 85° 48.862'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 47' 48.42" N, 85° 48' 51.72" W
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Area Code(s)765, 260
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 101-205 S East St, Wabash IN 46992, US
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