Jeffers Petroglyphs, Archaeological site in Cottonwood County, United States.
The site contains over 4,000 rock carvings depicting animals, human figures, and geometric patterns etched into red quartzite rock formations.
Native Americans created these petroglyphs between 7000 BCE and 1500 CE, documenting their daily activities, spiritual beliefs, and connections to nature.
The petroglyphs record specific tools, weapons, and ceremonial objects used by various Indigenous groups who inhabited the Minnesota region.
The Minnesota Historical Society maintains a visitor center with exhibits, guided tours, and educational programs from April through October.
The rock surface reveals carvings only during specific times of day when sunlight creates shadows within the grooves of the ancient artwork.
Location: Cottonwood County
GPS coordinates: 44.09194,-95.05361
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:39
Minnesota contains numerous locations away from tourist areas. From historical lighthouses to waterfalls, from underground mines to Japanese gardens, the state presents natural landscapes and cultural sites. Visitors discover prehistoric rock carvings, sacred Ojibwe trees and geological features like the Devil's Kettle waterfall.
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