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Poster Proves a Prophesy:
The Loss of a Local Treasure
Poster Proves a Prophesy:
The Loss of a Local Treasure
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A new Wyoming Rock Art exhibit is on display in the lower gallery of the
Sweetwater County Historical Museum. The exhibit, sponsored by the Newcastle
Field Office of Bureau of Land Management (BLM), was created to travel to
communities throughout Wyoming.
A new Wyoming Rock Art exhibit is on display in the lower gallery of the
Sweetwater County Historical Museum. The exhibit, sponsored by the Newcastle
Field Office of Bureau of Land Management (BLM), was created to travel to
communities throughout Wyoming.
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The exhibit is organized by commonly asked questions, such as ³What is rock art?´
Rock art was painted on or indented into the rock surface by battering, incising, or
abrading the rock.
The exhibit is organized by commonly asked questions, such as ³What is rock art?´
Rock art was painted on or indented into the rock surface by battering, incising, or
abrading the rock.
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Rock art in Wyoming dates from the end of the Ice Age to the early historic era and
includes a rich variety of images made by Native Americans. Rock art changes a
natural landscape into a sacred place where Native Americans conducted religious
ceremonies. These sites are still considered sacred by tribal members.
Rock art in Wyoming dates from the end of the Ice Age to the early historic era and
includes a rich variety of images made by Native Americans. Rock art changes a
natural landscape into a sacred place where Native Americans conducted religious
ceremonies. These sites are still considered sacred by tribal members.
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The Traveling Rock Art Exhibit features petroglyphs and paintings from across
Wyoming. The exhibit was developed not only for public education and enjoyment,
but also to teach Wyoming residents about their rich cultural heritage.
The Traveling Rock Art Exhibit features petroglyphs and paintings from across
Wyoming. The exhibit was developed not only for public education and enjoyment,
but also to teach Wyoming residents about their rich cultural heritage.
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The exhibit also explains that rock art is fragile and can be easily damaged by
people touching or scratching it. Damaging the images destroys the sacred place
and everyone¶s enjoyment of the rock art.
The exhibit also explains that rock art is fragile and can be easily damaged by
people touching or scratching it. Damaging the images destroys the sacred place
and everyone¶s enjoyment of the rock art.
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The BLM is charged with managing most of Wyoming's rock art sites, including
the White Mountain Petroglyphs site. The BLM hopes that the exhibit will
enhance people's appreciation of rock art and encourage them to protect this
vulnerable resource.
The BLM is charged with managing most of Wyoming's rock art sites, including
the White Mountain Petroglyphs site. The BLM hopes that the exhibit will
enhance people's appreciation of rock art and encourage them to protect this
vulnerable resource.
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White Mountain Petroglyph SiteWhite Mountain Petroglyph Site
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The White Mountain Petroglyphs were created by Native Americans during the
Historic and Late Historic Periods 200 to 1,000 years ago. A pproximately 26 miles
northeast of Rock Springs, it is only one of many rock art sites in Sweetwater
County, Wyoming.
The White Mountain Petroglyphs were created by Native Americans during the
Historic and Late Historic Periods 200 to 1,000 years ago. A pproximately 26 miles
northeast of Rock Springs, it is only one of many rock art sites in Sweetwater
County, Wyoming.
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The White Mountain Petroglyphs were etched into the soft sandstone bedrock of
the Upper Wasatch Geological Formation. The cliff containing the petroglyphs
faces south and runs west to east. It is about 300 feet long and varies in height from
10 feet at the west end to 40 feet at the east end.
The White Mountain Petroglyphs were etched into the soft sandstone bedrock of
the Upper Wasatch Geological Formation. The cliff containing the petroglyphs
faces south and runs west to east. It is about 300 feet long and varies in height from
10 feet at the west end to 40 feet at the east end.
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The petroglyphs are 30 to 60 inches above the current ground level. Etched into the
stone surface are drawings of elk, buffalo, horses, teepees and several kinds of
human figures, including riders with feather headdresses. Several figures appear to
portray hunting scenes while others depict geometric forms or tiny footprints.
The petroglyphs are 30 to 60 inches above the current ground level. Etched into the
stone surface are drawings of elk, buffalo, horses, teepees and several kinds of
human figures, including riders with feather headdresses. Several figures appear to
portray hunting scenes while others depict geometric forms or tiny footprints.
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Handprints are worn into the rock as well, providing visitors with a compelling
connection to those who used the site long ago. Oops, don¶t touch!
Handprints are worn into the rock as well, providing visitors with a compelling
connection to those who used the site long ago. Oops, don¶t touch!
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Before white settlers arrived, several bands of Native American people, who may
have included the Shoshone, Arapaho, and Ute people, inhabited regions of the
Red Desert. While we may not understand the exact meaning of the petroglyphs,
tribal elders have stated that this site was and still is considered sacred to them.
Visitors to the White Mountain Petroglyphs should view the site with respect.
Before white settlers arrived, several bands of Native American people, who may
have included the Shoshone, Arapaho, and Ute people, inhabited regions of the
Red Desert. While we may not understand the exact meaning of the petroglyphs,
tribal elders have stated that this site was and still is considered sacred to them.
Visitors to the White Mountain Petroglyphs should view the site with respect.
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Unlike many archaeological sites, the White Mountain Petroglpyhs are open to the
public for viewing. The BLM recommends that travelers visit the site in a vehicle
with high clearance during good weather.
Unlike many archaeological sites, the White Mountain Petroglpyhs are open to the
public for viewing. The BLM recommends that travelers visit the site in a vehicle
with high clearance during good weather.
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The site only has a parking lot and bathroom, so take plenty of food and water,
and travel with a full tank of gas. Be sure to look for the Boar ¶s Tusk volcanic
formation to your right after turning at the White Mountain Petroglyph sign.
The site only has a parking lot and bathroom, so take plenty of food and water,
and travel with a full tank of gas. Be sure to look for the Boar ¶s Tusk volcanic
formation to your right after turning at the White Mountain Petroglyph sign.
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Directions: From Rock Springs, take U.S. Highway 191 north for 10.5 miles and
turn right on Tri-Territory Road (County Rd. 4-17). Continue another 10 miles and
turn left at the White Mountain Petroglyph sign. Go approximately 3 miles before
reaching a parking lot with a gate. It is about 1/3 mile walk to the petroglyphs.
Directions: From Rock Springs, take U.S. Highway 191 north for 10.5 miles and
turn right on Tri-Territory Road (County Rd. 4-17). Continue another 10 miles and
turn left at the White Mountain Petroglyph sign. Go approximately 3 miles before
reaching a parking lot with a gate. It is about 1/3 mile walk to the petroglyphs.
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Poster proves to be a prophecyPoster proves to be a prophecy
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This poster was published in 1989 to raise public awareness and discourage
vandalism of archaeological sites. Unfortunately, the very petroglyph featured on
this poster was destroyed in 1992.
This poster was published in 1989 to raise public awareness and discourage
vandalism of archaeological sites. Unfortunately, the very petroglyph featured on
this poster was destroyed in 1992.
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BLM officials assumed that vandals intentionally destroyed the petroglyph.
The Rocket Miner reported that the BLM was conducting an investigation to "find a
perpetrator who faces a maximum $250,000 fine and five years in jail under the
Archaeological Resources ProtectionAct of 1979." The article also stated "the BLM
is considering offering a reward for information leading to a conviction."
BLM officials assumed that vandals intentionally destroyed the petroglyph.
The Rocket Miner reported that the BLM was conducting an investigation to "find a
perpetrator who faces a maximum $250,000 fine and five years in jail under the
Archaeological Resources ProtectionAct of 1979." The article also stated "the BLM
is considering offering a reward for information leading to a conviction."
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After a Rock Springs resident read the headlines, she contacted the BLM
office to report that she had witnessed the destruction. The witness stated that it
occurred on July 25, 1992, when she and her husband were visiting the site with
their friends from Wisconsin.
After a Rock Springs resident read the headlines, she contacted the BLM
office to report that she had witnessed the destruction. The witness stated that it
occurred on July 25, 1992, when she and her husband were visiting the site with
their friends from Wisconsin.
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The Rock Springs woman stated that her Wisconsin visitor was standing by the
petroglyph when she lost her balance and fell to the ground, accidentally pulling
down a portion of the rock. The BLM interviewed the Wisconsin woman, but no
charges were filed against her.
The Rock Springs woman stated that her Wisconsin visitor was standing by the
petroglyph when she lost her balance and fell to the ground, accidentally pulling
down a portion of the rock. The BLM interviewed the Wisconsin woman, but no
charges were filed against her.
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Fragments of the damaged petroglyph were recovered by the BLM and have been
on exhibit in the Sweetwater County Historical Museum for several years. In an
effort to visually "put the petroglyph back together", the remaining identifiable
fragments will be imbedded into a life-size photograph taken of the site before the
damage occurred. However, stabilization may be needed before installation.
Fragments of the damaged petroglyph were recovered by the BLM and have been
on exhibit in the Sweetwater County Historical Museum for several years. In an
effort to visually "put the petroglyph back together", the remaining identifiable
fragments will be imbedded into a life-size photograph taken of the site before the
damage occurred. However, stabilization may be needed before installation.
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Museum visitors will soon see this fascinating prehistoric art as it was viewed
when intact at the White Mountain Petroglyphs site. There will be a press release
when the exhibit is completed. We also plan to host speakers and conduct field
trips to visit rock art sites in Sweetwater County.
Museum visitors will soon see this fascinating prehistoric art as it was viewed
when intact at the White Mountain Petroglyphs site. There will be a press release
when the exhibit is completed. We also plan to host speakers and conduct field
trips to visit rock art sites in Sweetwater County.