John Day Fossil Beds

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf National Monument
gptkbp:area 14,000 acres
gptkbp:contains gptkb:John_Day_River
archaeological sites
gptkbp:designatedAs National_Natural_Landmark
gptkbp:established 1975
gptkbp:features visitor center
geological formations
fossilized plants
fossilized animals
Miocene fossils
Oligocene fossils
Paleogene fossils
gptkbp:homeTo various fossil species
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label John Day Fossil Beds
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Clarno_Unit
gptkb:Sheep_Rock_Unit
Painted Hills Unit
gptkbp:isAccessibleBy gptkb:U.S._Route_26
gptkbp:isHomeTo various plant species
gptkbp:isKnownFor fossil beds
paleontological research
gptkbp:isLocatedNear gptkb:John_Day_City
gptkbp:isPartOf Oregon's_geological_history
gptkbp:isPopularFor families
school groups
geology enthusiasts
gptkbp:isPromotedBy tourism organizations
gptkbp:isProtectedBy federal law
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkbp:isSubjectTo environmental studies
gptkbp:isSupportedBy local communities
gptkbp:isSurroundedBy public lands
gptkbp:isThreatenedBy climate change
human activity
natural erosion
gptkbp:isUsedFor research purposes
gptkbp:isVisitedBy students
tourists
scientists
gptkbp:knownFor colorful rock formations
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Oregon
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkbp:notableFor paleontology
gptkbp:offers educational programs
hiking trails
scenic views
camping facilities
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:John_Day_Basin
Columbia_Plateau
gptkbp:promotes conservation efforts
gptkbp:receives federal funding
gptkbp:supports wildlife habitats
gptkbp:visitors approximately 100,000 annually