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JOHN DAY DAM PETROGLYPHS
Washington Tourist Guide and Destinations
Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area
Cliffs Park Dispersed Camping Area
LATITUDE: N 45°42.981
LONGITUDE: W 120°42.272
Elevation around 170'
Petroglyphs at John Day Dam
(This thumb print has been altered. We squeezed
an extra petroglyph in the 3" x 2" thumbnail photo.
Click image for actual unaltered photo)
No one is certain what the Bear Paw
Petroglypghs represent. The theory is
that they could be symbols from successful
bear hunts.
Petroglyphs at John Day Dam
This is one of the first petroglyphs you will see
when walking along the cliff face.
4.5"W x 6"H
There are over 60 bear paw
petroglyphs
(Just a preliminary count and estimation).
Average size about 4 - 6 inches
PHOTO HERE
Indian Petroglyphs at John Day Dam
Why do some of the bear paws have
extra toes... did the Indians know how
to count...
Cliff and Rock Formation with Petroglyphs.
Petroglyphs are about half way up cliff face
It would be interesting to know how
the
Indians made the petroglyphs half way
up the cliff face. Did they use ladders or
a scaffolding system... things we might
never have proof. More questions that
will probably be unanswered,
PHOTO HERE
Indian Petroglyphs at John Day Dam
More photos in the future. In years
past
we have several sets of photos that need
to be scanned onto the computer or it
might just be easier just to do new photos.
Lock at John Day Dam
Lock at John Day Dam viewed from the
rock formations near the petroglyphs.
Lock at John Day Dam viewed from the
rock formations near the petroglyphs.
The rock formations with the petroglyphs
are
in the channel of the lock at John Day Dam.
Image Source:
USACE
Digital Visual Library
Homeland security is watching you and
don't
be surprised if Law Enforcement stops to
check what your doing in this area.
The best photos were in the morning
March 30, 2009
Do not touch the petroglyphs.
Take photos only....
We have been able to find limited
information
about these petroglyphs. Will update this page
as we know more details...
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