Death Valley Petroglyphs #1

Note the spray paint on the rock.

This is a site that is in plain view, and as such is (in my opinion) the most endangered rock art site in Death Valley. Viewing the deliberate deterioration of such works of ancient art are truly terrible and illegal, so it is wise to view this as a lesson in why these sites should be protected.

With that covered, time to talk about the site. There are a few small panels, each packed with unique designs. When I heard about it, I thought this site would be smaller, so I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the extent of the glyphs. The tuff here is not found anywhere else in the vicinity, so it's easy to see why the natives chose this area to do their doodling. Unfortunately in some of the glyphs it is difficult to tell if they are original or vandalism.

The main panel at the site

Closer. Some of these designs can be found elsewhere,
the caterpillar shape is similar to some at Titus Canyon.

Smaller Panel. A few fertility symbols.

Small stroke of red paint.

Large fertility symbol.

Odd design

More doodles. These are older.

This sheep panel is high above the rest.

Vandalism.

More tallies, painted.

Snowshoes.

Looking up the cliff.

Diamond chain

Doodles

Different angle of the main panel

Rakes

Grooves.