Indian Petroglyphs?

VFLang · Jul 23, 2020

I came across theses on top of a little series of what I think are rock caves off of a stream.
Are they petroglyphs, and if so would you know what tribe or what they mean. I’m off grid camping in southern Utah.

The last two pics are on their side, flip them to the right.

VFLang · Jul 25, 2020

It’s the strangest tree limb I’ve ever seen!

William the Conqueror · Jul 25, 2020

The third picture of the big boulder,looking down the stream, looks like it's a fish out of water. Look for some gold around there! Might be a stash closeby too! Look for single stick pointing at something like a big tree or another rock! Don't pick anything up until you're sure! Do you have a metal detector? The first set of pictures the second picture, can you a vertical shot of that. I didn't see a animal face . The turtle in the picture cracked forming the the head looking down!

William the Conqueror · Jul 25, 2020

The last picture looking down the river the fish boulder,and down you have another huge rock, dig around and look look on land ! This sure is a honey to me! A huge tribe of Indians lived around this area ! Check all the big trees

VFLang · Jul 25, 2020

OMG...you’re right!!!!
To the left coming at me!
How will I know if it’s right...I pick up all kinds of rocks...small ones...all the time?
I do not have a metal detector but seriously thinking about it after being on this site!!!!

VFLang · Jul 25, 2020

There are a LOT of huge trees and loads of dead pine needles all around them!!!! You know what they say about a needle in a haystack...well.

William the Conqueror · Jul 25, 2020

Dig on the backside of those big boulders! Maybe find an indian artifact! That's an old inhabited place You're in a good spot for minerals! I don't how you found this place but it look awesome!

VFLang · Jul 25, 2020

I have a tiny 68 Aristocrat and a 3500 Heavy Duty 4WD so I’m able to get in those spots no one gets to!!!!
I go to the regular camping spots and then drive around the old roads till I find a place that feels right and then I move in till I’ve seen enough and then off to the next!!! 8-]

William the Conqueror · Jul 25, 2020

The last picture looking down the river the fish boulder,and down you have another huge rock, dig around and look look on land ! This sure is a honey to me! A huge tribe of Indians lived around this area ! Check all the big trees

William the Conqueror · Jul 25, 2020

Do you have a compass? Can you tell me which way the stream is flowing? The trees may not help much they don't look old enough ? Be nice if you saw a big hardwood tree with some carving!

William the Conqueror · Jul 25, 2020

Check on the inter your county and state to see if minerals gold silver ever recorded? I've got a book about gold from1870 but to lazy to look . LOL

VFLang · Jul 25, 2020

The stream zig zags and I do have a compass.
I am up top and walk down to the area.
The trees are humongous...I’m 5’10” with long arms and when I hug them...most the time I only get halfway around.

VFLang · Jul 26, 2020

Since the early 1870s... gold and some silver...
One of the mines not to far from where I’m currently at but very close to the Indian reservation.

Gambrinus · Jul 26, 2020

VFLang said:
It’s the strangest tree limb I’ve ever seen!
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That looks like it could be from a Juniper tree. Are there Junipers in the area? I know they grow in many places in southern Utah. If there are you can take some of the dead leaves light it on fire till it is burning good then blow out the flame, it will make a nice aromatic smoke that you smoke out your tent or vehicle leaving a nice smell. Do this in an old can or some metal container so embers don't catch something on fire. Some people don't like the smell but you might like it.

VFLang · Jul 26, 2020

Yes, lots of junipers!!!
I think I’ll pass on burning them 8-/ ... there’s been a LOT of wildfires and it would be my luck and I have BAD allergies...so! You also forgot that they leak on you (sap)!!!