Coso Rock Art District, Ancient rock art district in Inyo County, United States.
The district contains over 100,000 petroglyphs carved into basalt rocks across multiple canyons, including Little Petroglyph Canyon and Renegade Canyon.
The petroglyphs date back between 10,000 and 19,000 years ago, marking the presence of early human settlements in North America after the ice age.
Native American artists created representations of bighorn sheep, human figures, weapons, tools, and ceremonial objects throughout the mountainous landscape.
Access to the site requires advance registration through Maturango Museum in Ridgecrest, followed by a 40-mile drive and hike to reach the petroglyphs.
The location within Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake has protected these ancient artworks from vandalism, maintaining their original condition.
Location: Inyo County
GPS coordinates: 35.96911,-117.67856
Latest update: May 14, 2025 19:30
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