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White Mountain Petroglyphs in Sweetwater County

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Venture 26 miles northeast of Rock Springs to see ancient artworks known as the White Mountain Petroglyphs. Over a dozen Panels bearing hundreds of figures were etched into sandstone bedrock of the Eocene Bridger formation. These incised petroglyphs were carved by the ancestors of present Plains and Great Basin Native American people. The petroglyphs include drawings of elk, buffalo, horses, teepees and several kinds of human figures, including riders with feather headresses. Many of the petroglyphs date to early historic times, about 200 years ago, as evidenced by the horse figures which were introduced by the Euro-Americans. Other figures appear to be much older and are estimated by archeologists to be as much as 1,000 years old. The petroglyphs are located on a brown sandstone cliff on White Mountain in the Upper Wasatch formation. The cliff containing the petroglyphs faces south and runs west to east. It is about 300 feet long and varies from a height of 10 feet at the west end to 40 feet long at the east end. In general, the figures are 30 to 60 inches above the current ground level.

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		Staci

My husband and I thought the petroglyphs were great. We thought it was very exciting being able to see and touch history. Definitely worth going to see!

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