Stone has been the building block of choice for centuries. From the ancient pyramids of Egypt to the meandering walls of Europe and China, civilizations have depended on stone because they knew it would endure.
Natural stone is currently quite popular in the building industry, offering long-term value for any project. Anderson Stone of Bigfork, Montana, is a premier quarrier of “Chief Cliff” stone, one of the most elegant and desirable stone
products on the market.
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Functional and durable, Chief Cliff stone is characterized by its warm earth tones of browns, tans, reds, and gray. It has a natural cubic shape that is perfect for any building project, ranging from landscape retaining walls, to complex fireplaces to impressive exterior and interior walls. Once Chief Cliff stone is installed it is virtually maintenance-free for the life of the building.
The Anderson Stone quarry of Chief Cliff stone is about 180 acres of privately owned land. The rock was formed about one billion years ago from pressure exerted by an inland sea This exceptional strain of argillite stone has distinctive coloration from the high mineral deposits in the area. The quarry offers a consistent rock product that will be available for decades to come. This means that should your project require remodeling or a future addition you are assured of closely matching the original rock product.
Chief Cliff stone is named after an Indian legend
Chief Cliff stone is named after a large rock outcropping overlooking Flathead Lake a few miles from the quarry. Legend holds that this rock holds the spirit of an ancient Indian chief looking out from the cliff top. Other lore claims that the outcropping was a place where buffalo were herded as a jumping off site. However the rock got its name, it is now highly regarded for its distinctive color, texture, strength and geometric shapes.
