Rock Art in Nine Mile Canyon
About a month ago I was given a tour of a unique canyon in the Uintah Basin known as Nine Mile Canyon. This rough and remote canyon is home of what has been called “the worlds longest art gallery” and is filled with numerous rock panels containing the art of
Rock Art in Nine Mile Canyon
of the Fremont Indians some 1000 years ago. The canyon is actually some 40 miles long and is filled with artifacts of the Fremont people and Nutters Ranch which was the first stop for the stagecoach that ran through the area.
- The “Hunter” panel
It is believed that the “Hunter” panel depicts a successful hunt. Given that the art depicts a gathering of the males, females and young of the heard, this was probably created during the rut (mating season). This is the only time that the entire heard is together.
Rock Art 9 Mile Canyon
Tucked up on a high ledge we came across a granary possibly used to store corn and other grains.
Rock Art 9 Mile Canyon
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