Greaser Petroglyph, OR
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 42° 10.958 W 119° 48.483
11T E 268100 N 4673871
Sign at the Greaser Petroglyph off Ore Hwy 140 near Greaser Canyon.
Waymark Code: WM2DJ8
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 28

This sign is located at the Greaser Petroglyph north of Ore Hwy 140, 5 miles east of Adel.

Marker Name: Greaser Petroglyph
Marker Text: These designs are examples of Native American rock art. They are called petroglyphs. The exact meanings of the designs are not known. They may have been used in ceremonies, or as maps. Perhaps they marked tribal ownership or represented personal power.
Reconstruction was necessary to repair damage done by vandals. Altering designs by any means will ruin them and is a violation of law. Please help protect petroglyphs.

Historic Topic: Native American

Group Responsible for placement: BLM

Marker Type: Roadside

Region: Central Oregon

County: Lake

State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed

Web link to additional information: Not listed

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