Historical Markers of Lander County
Location: Central Lander County, Toquima Range Directions: Along US 50, 24.8 miles east of Austin
N 39° 26.664 W 116° 44.589
Date Conquered: 10/21/07 Quick Description: A marker honoring a series of rare Native American petroglyphs. Signed: Yes -- Signed on both lanes of US 50. NOTES: If you happen this way, make a stop at the Hickison Summit Petroglyph Site, located just a mile east of this marker. The BLM has provided some nice facilities so that visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk through the mountains or set up a nice picnic lunch among the pinyons and impressive rock formations. In some places however, modern man has left his 'petroglyphs' throughout the site. It is downright pathetic to see the graffiti and the de-facing of these precious and irreplaceable messages from ancient peoples. Don't fall into that group. If you see anybody de-facing the Hickison Summit Petroglyph Site, do not hesitate to record license plates to the BLM Austin office! Don't let today's actions ruin tomorrow's future. Superlative! #137 is the most centrally located marker in Nevada - the state marker nearest to Nevada's geographical center. A 'Lincoln Highway' memorial accompanies #137. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... About one mile northwest lies a natural pass between two low buttes, which prehistorically, the aborigines may have used as a site of ambushing migratory deer herds. Three petroglyph panels are located in this pass concerte cooperative efforts of several families were necessary for successful trapping, killing and processing the deer. Petroglyphs suggest magical or ritual connection with hunting activities. They were added seasonally by the group's religious leader, or shaman, as omens to insure a successful hunt. Don't let the barrenness of the mountains fool you! This pass is just shy of 7,000 feet.
NOTES: If you happen this way, make a stop at the Hickison Summit Petroglyph Site, located just a mile east of this marker. The BLM has provided some nice facilities so that visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk through the mountains or set up a nice picnic lunch among the pinyons and impressive rock formations. In some places however, modern man has left his 'petroglyphs' throughout the site. It is downright pathetic to see the graffiti and the de-facing of these precious and irreplaceable messages from ancient peoples. Don't fall into that group. If you see anybody de-facing the Hickison Summit Petroglyph Site, do not hesitate to record license plates to the BLM Austin office! Don't let today's actions ruin tomorrow's future. Superlative! #137 is the most centrally located marker in Nevada - the state marker nearest to Nevada's geographical center. A 'Lincoln Highway' memorial accompanies #137. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... About one mile northwest lies a natural pass between two low buttes, which prehistorically, the aborigines may have used as a site of ambushing migratory deer herds. Three petroglyph panels are located in this pass concerte cooperative efforts of several families were necessary for successful trapping, killing and processing the deer. Petroglyphs suggest magical or ritual connection with hunting activities. They were added seasonally by the group's religious leader, or shaman, as omens to insure a successful hunt. Don't let the barrenness of the mountains fool you! This pass is just shy of 7,000 feet.
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... About one mile northwest lies a natural pass between two low buttes, which prehistorically, the aborigines may have used as a site of ambushing migratory deer herds. Three petroglyph panels are located in this pass concerte cooperative efforts of several families were necessary for successful trapping, killing and processing the deer. Petroglyphs suggest magical or ritual connection with hunting activities. They were added seasonally by the group's religious leader, or shaman, as omens to insure a successful hunt. Don't let the barrenness of the mountains fool you! This pass is just shy of 7,000 feet.
About one mile northwest lies a natural pass between two low buttes, which prehistorically, the aborigines may have used as a site of ambushing migratory deer herds. Three petroglyph panels are located in this pass concerte cooperative efforts of several families were necessary for successful trapping, killing and processing the deer. Petroglyphs suggest magical or ritual connection with hunting activities. They were added seasonally by the group's religious leader, or shaman, as omens to insure a successful hunt. Don't let the barrenness of the mountains fool you! This pass is just shy of 7,000 feet.
Petroglyphs suggest magical or ritual connection with hunting activities. They were added seasonally by the group's religious leader, or shaman, as omens to insure a successful hunt. Don't let the barrenness of the mountains fool you! This pass is just shy of 7,000 feet.
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