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Indian Spring Petroglyphs

Western Archaic and Gila Style Petroglyph Site

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Petroglyphs are sensitive in nature and deserve the utmost respect. Please help preserve the area for future generations.

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Two distinct styles of petroglyphs, Western Archaic and Gila are identifiable in the Indian Spring Area. The Western Archaic Style is identified by rectilinear designs such as grids, ladders, zig zags, beehives and bull’s eyes. These are the most prevalent in the area, indicating long and intense use by Archaic peoples from about 1500 B.C. to A.D. 1. The Gila Style, common to the Hohokam peoples after A.D. 500, includes abstract curvilinear designs, and human and animal forms. The lithic scatters, stone mortars, and hunting blinds found in this area indicate that the Eagletail Mountains also provided an abundance of resources that were relatively scarce in the desert. Please avoid touching any of these items as it could hasten their deterioration.

— BLM Information Kiosk

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