Newspaper Rock, UT, Petroglyphs

[rginn]

Was down here yesterday and took a few pics. For those interested in Four Corners various glyph styles, this is like a primer. Located about 30 miles NW of Monticello UT. A very large panel, over 600 figures, and dates back 2,000yrs. It contains figures left by Archaic, Anasazi, Fremont, Navajo, Pueblo, & Anglo. For some reason everybody who came through here felt compelled to leave their mark. I was interested in one set of glyphs not in the main panel, nobody ever photographs them, that look a whole lot like some of the Spanish markings I've seen. I didn't post pics of those right now.

 

[CaptEsteban]

GREAT !

 

[Buckleberry]

I can see why it's called that, also interesting how similar imagery is found in the Southwest.

 

[Americus]

That is very interesting. Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[tamrock]

That is awesome

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Been there several times, great part of Utah for camping..

 

[Charl]

There is a Newspaper Rock in the Petrified Forest as well, but I think the one in Utah is more impressive....

Newspaper Rock - Petrified Forest National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

http://scienceviews.com/indian/newspaper.html

 

[old digger]

Very nice and interesting. We have a few idiots here that like to destroy these areas with graffiti and shoot at them. (?)