Rock Piles (Cairns)

[DreamcatcherNC]

Any of you folks had any experience with rock piles? Here's a pic of two (of four total) rock piles that are near the campsite I've been working. The land has never been farmed. A creek runs just to the left (south) of the piles shown.

 

[newnan man]

I think Canon Man is right on. Farmers have been piling up rocks for centuries to make their farming easier. I'm sure native Americans were no different but I would bet those piles you found are not more than 1-2 hundred years old. Even rock piles in forest/field conditions collect dirt and debris. Next thing there are bushes and trees growing on them. Nature is always trying to cover everthing up!