Ninemile Canyon, Archaeological site and scenic byway in Carbon County, Utah, United States.
This 40-mile canyon contains over 10,000 petroglyphs and pictographs along its walls, making it North America's largest concentration of rock art panels.
The Fremont culture inhabited the canyon between 950 and 1250 AD, constructing dwellings, granaries, and creating extensive rock art depicting their daily activities.
Archaeological evidence reveals multiple indigenous groups, including Archaic, Fremont, and Ute peoples, who left their marks through different artistic styles and building techniques.
Visitors can access the canyon via a maintained road that winds through the landscape, offering opportunities to view ancient rock art and archaeological structures.
Natural gas drilling operations in the region have led to ongoing discussions between preservationists and industry about protecting the archaeological treasures.
Location: Carbon County
Location: Duchesne County
Location: Uintah County
Elevation above the sea: 1,413 m
GPS coordinates: 39.77640,-110.50000
Latest update: June 10, 2025 18:23
Utah combines natural formations and archaeological sites. The region displays cave paintings, petroglyphs and Pueblo culture remains. The landscape includes salt lakes, sandstone rocks, waterfalls and thermal springs. The area offers hiking trails to remote canyons and geological formations.
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