Toquima Cave, Archaeological cave in Lander County, United States.
Toquima Cave, also called Pott's Cave, is a cave on Pete's Summit in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Austin, Nevada. It lies within a 40-acre archaeological area listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The entrance is fenced off.
Western Shoshone people used this place as a temporary shelter between 1,500 and 3,000 years ago. This extended period of habitation highlights its importance as a stopping point in their nomadic way of life.
The walls show over 300 petroglyphs in red, yellow, white, and black made by early Native Americans. These markings give a window into the artistic expression of people who spent time at this place long ago.
Access to this protected site requires advance planning since the entrance is secured with steel grating. Visitors should be comfortable navigating around rock formations and wear sturdy shoes for uneven ground.
The cave is also known as Pott's Cave, as Traditional Cultural Property 26-La1, and as Toiyabe National Forest Site TY-71. The cave and a surrounding 40-acre (16 ha) area were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
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