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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/14/2020
The petroglyphs lie in the Volcanic Tableland area, an area of interesting stone features resulting from past volcanic activity.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/14/2020
A small fence and parking area mark the location of the formations and petroglyphs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/14/2020
The volcanic tuff sits on an otherwise flat valley floor near the top of the Owens River Valley.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/14/2020
Hardened volcanic stone has eroded into a strange array of shapes and formations.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/14/2020
Some of the unique formations in the area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/14/2020
Although the galleries are small, a selection of Native American petroglyphs, estimated at between 1000-8000 years in age, are visible on the stone.