Nothin BUT, Drill Holes...

[Clay Lindsey]

The highest Masonic Degree is 33. It means the person who used it probably had ties to some branch of the Masons.

I've used it a lot with respect to these two sets of drill holes. So far, I have had mixed luck with results.

Clay

 

[jayheazy]

Thanks, I appreciate the help. Take a look at my triangle rock thread, I can use all the help I can get.

Jay.

 

[tertiaryjim]

Great research work Clay . I've seen some Spanish drill holes but have yet to get measurements and have been locked out by the weather. Am enjoying your posts. Jim

 

[Clay Lindsey]

Thanks Jim. That means a lot. My girlfriend and I have logged about 60 miles on the ground in the same area of this canyon since the beginning of February. I've figured that luck favors the prepared. So, far it has worked out.

Clay

 

[Old Dog]

Clay,
Just a question,
On this picture ... have you looked ar the array of chisel scribes between these two holes.
I was noticing how well they show up on another photo

 

[Clay Lindsey]

I had noticed, but wasn't sure if it was one of those things where I had been looking at it so long and my mind was going "wacky" or what. I'm headed back on Saturday with a detailed list of things to look for. I'll be sure to check/recheck all of these possibilities... Thanks for your input bud.

Clay

 

[Shortstack]

OK, Clay, you asked for it.




Clay, this second photo shows a few thousand things that could form shadow figures. You may want to take photos every hour on the hour from 10 AM to maybe 5 PM. That "L" shaped rock I tagged in the first pix must be on that ledge just below where your GF is standing. I didn't tag this second photo because the figures are self explanatory. I could be wrong, but........

 

[Clay Lindsey]

Shortstack,

I always will welcome your input. The "L" shaped rock is a weed that I cleared out from above. I'll be back this weekend to re-check all of these little areas. Thanks bud...

Clay

 

[Shortstack]

Clay,
I just spotted another crescent and circled and tagged it. Don't know how I missed it yesterday. It's been warm enought lately, be very careful of SNAKES. That place probably has some dens around / in it.

 

[kiddrock33]

three drill holes appear to make a 30 60 90 degrees triangle. but i didnt try it to find out.

 

[hadji009]

what is this?

 

[Curtis]

I have wondered if the holes (especially those in a triangle) are used to place sticks or small poles to fashion a tripod of sorts to sight objects in a distance. Think of a surveyor’s tripod used to hold his instrument or level. Did the early explores have something they used in that manner? May be it was on a smaller/larger scale? The care taken to make the holes indicates they were used often…if it was a casual use the depth and diameter would be a lot smaller. One thing I would do is use an inside micrometer to measure the ID of the holes…if they are bigger at the top than at the bottom they are not manmade and are one of several natural phenomena. (In drilling or chiseling a hole it would be very hard to make an undercut) Sorry for the crude example but only I have Paint on this computer.

 

[Clay Lindsey]

Curtis,

I have considered the tripod idea, but there are other things on this site leading me to go with another idea of what there were for. The drill holes are man-made. There are tool marks on the bottoms and sides of each hole. I may not be able to provide undisputable proof as to what these holes are communicating, however, I do know that extreme care was used in their creation. For example, the flower/star shaped hole was created by tapping into the rock initially with a 2" bit, then five individual holes were created in a pattern to form what we are seeing today. Reflecting on what it would take for someone like me to recreate this same type of hole, well, it would take a while. Even in taking my time, it would pale in comparison to the quality of this one.

Clay

 

[tertiaryjim]

Clay, I think of that hole as "rifled" and it is fantastic. Jim

 

[Clay Lindsey]

Thanks Jim. I just wish I could take credit for making it. Heck, I'm just the lucky schmo who tripped over it.

Clay

 

[kiddrock33]

north? any of these lines. 30 60 90 triangle?

 

[kiddrock33]

interesting pattern here.

 

[kiddrock33]

heres an example of how im mapping

 

[Clay Lindsey]

How would you determine which hole to generate the star from?

Clay

 

[Clay Lindsey]

Oh... And thanks Matt. Almost 700 "looks" and only so few posts. I am greatful for your input.