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Sheep Rock Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon
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The Sheep Rock Unit is located on Highway 19, between the towns of Kimberly and Dayville, Oregon. Prominant, non-fossil bearing rocks date back as far as 95 million years old. Fossils of plants and animals are found in a number of geological layers dating from 33-7 million years ago.The Sheep Rock Unit is the hub of monument operations, with both the headquarters of the monument (the Cant Ranch home) and the main visitor center located near the namesake peak.
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