Aiken's Wash, Archaeological site in Mojave Desert, San Bernardino County, USA.
The 1,450-acre district contains multiple rock art locations, including Aiken's Arch and Milky Way Caves with petroglyphs and pictographs.
Archaeological evidence reveals continuous human occupation spanning 10,000 to 12,000 years within the boundaries of this San Bernardino County district.
Multiple rockshelters display red-colored pictographs depicting patterns of anthropomorphs, circles, grids, and occasional animal or plant forms.
The site requires appropriate permits and archaeological guidelines compliance for research activities to protect valuable historical resources.
The area features extinct cinder cones and volcanic flows from two distinct periods, with the most recent activity occurring 800-1000 years ago.
Location: San Bernardino County
GPS coordinates: 35.23944,-115.74861
Latest update: March 17, 2025 15:11
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