Each year, thousands of visitors come to enjoy the unique experiences available at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument. The national monument was authorized on June 5, 1965, but was not established until June 14, 1997. The over three-thousand-acre park is situated about forty-three miles north of Scottsbluff and twenty-two miles south of Harrison in the sparsely populated ranchland along the Niobrara River. OVERVIEW: Agate Fossil Beds National MonumentĪgate Fossil Beds National Monument, located in northwest Nebraska, is part of the National Park Service, within the Department of the Interior. Section twenty-three provides an overview of more information for planning your visit and learning about the park. A general wayfinding map of six national parks and national monuments that feature fossils from the Cenozoic Era and over thirty illustrations of ancient plants and animals are described.
Sections fourteen through twenty-two cover the back of the brochure, which is dedicated to life in the Cenozoic Era that began 65 million years ago. A general wayfinding map and information about exploring Agate Fossil Beds National Monument are also included. The front of the brochure also includes information about the Cook Collection of Native American artifacts. Sections four through thirteen cover the front of the brochure and include information regarding the geologic history of the site, descriptions of the now-extinct animals that once lived there, and text about the discovery and study of their fossils. Sections one through three provide overview information about the park and its accessibility. This audio version has been divided into twenty-three sections as a way to improve the listening experience. Through text and audio descriptions of photos, illustrations, and maps, this version interprets the two-sided color brochure that Agate Fossil Beds National Monument visitors receive.
Welcome to the audio-described version of Agate Fossil Beds National Monument's official print brochure.
OVERVIEW: About this Audio-Described Brochure This version is compatable with most screen reader software. Below is a text only version of the brochure.
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