Blythe Intaglios, Ancient Native American geoglyphs near Blythe, United States.
Large ground drawings cover the desert surface, with figures extending up to 171 feet in length through the removal of dark stones.
A pilot named George Palmer discovered these prehistoric surface markings in 1932 during a flight from Blythe to Las Vegas.
The figures represent human and animal shapes created by Native American tribes, reflecting their ceremonial traditions and creation narratives.
The site requires travel along Intake Boulevard for 15 miles, followed by a dirt road that leads to designated parking areas.
These geoglyphs form part of the only collection of desert intaglios in North America, with over 200 designs across the Colorado Desert.
Location: Riverside County
GPS coordinates: 33.80028,-114.53833
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07
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