Rochester Petroglyph Rock Art Panel - Utah
by Gary Whitton
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Rochester Petroglyph Rock Art Panel - Utah
Artist
Gary Whitton
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Photograph - Digital Photography
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The Rochester Petroglyph Panel is a large panel of rock art located near the town of Emery, Utah, on the western edge of the San Rafael Swell. Questions about the unusual naming of the panel have come up more than once in conversation. For certain the panel derives its name from a nearby creek of the same name. But in talking with locals I believe there is a deeper connection to Mormon history, given the significance that the Rochester area of New York state played in the religion’s founding.
Beyond its name, the rock art of the Rochester Panel has little or no connection to Mormonism. Much of the art can be traced back to the Fremont Indians, who inhabited Utah for 1300 years. But other depictions of art on the panel are from more recent visitors, including other Indian tribes, explorers, and unfortunately tourists.
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March 26th, 2012
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Christopher James
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Joan Carroll
nice capture! We were just in Petroglyph National Monument but didn't see anything so concentrated. Nominated for a feature in the 1000 views group
Alexander Kunz
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