Map Rock Petroglyphs Historic District
Map Rock Petroglyphs Historic District, Archaeological site in Canyon County, United States.
The Map Rock Petroglyphs Historic District contains rock carvings depicting various designs, animals, and human figures across the basalt surfaces in Idaho.
Northern Shoshone people created these petroglyphs before the 19th-century westward expansion, marking the landscape with symbols and representations of their experiences.
The rock engravings represent navigation guides and resource locations, demonstrating the connection between indigenous peoples and their environment through permanent markings.
Visitors can observe the petroglyphs along designated paths while informational signs explain the historical context and meanings of the ancient rock carvings.
The large basalt surface earned its name in the 1920s when Robert Limbert identified the markings as a potential representation of the Snake River valley.
Location: Canyon County
GPS coordinates: 43.42064,-116.70411
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:09
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