Denis Julien Inscription
Denis Julien Inscription, Archaeological site with carved inscription in Hell Roaring Canyon, Grand County, United States
The inscription features a carved boat with a mast and a bird figure on a rock face located 750 feet east of Green River.
Denis Julien, a French-American trapper, marked this location during his travels through southern Utah on May 3, 1836, leaving evidence of early European presence.
The inscription stands among eight known carvings created by Denis Julien between 1831 and 1844, documenting European exploration of Native American territories.
Visitors reach the inscription by following Hell Roaring Canyon from Moab, with coordinates at 38.563611 latitude and -109.983889 longitude north of Canyonlands National Park.
The sailboat carving on the inscription raises questions about navigation methods used by early trappers against the strong currents of Green River.
Location: Grand County
Inception: May 3, 1836
Creator: Denis Julien
GPS coordinates: 38.56361,-109.98389
Latest update: March 28, 2025 10:14
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