Taylor Ranch in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Mesa Point Trail

Boca Negra Canyon

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021

1. Mesa Point Trail Marker

Inscription.

Boca Negra Canyon
Mesa Point Trail
Notice the human figure in front of you which appears to be wearing a mask and headdress. Some petroglyphs are easily recognizable, however the original and true meanings are known only by their creators and some of their living descendents.

Follow the trail to the mesa top for great views of Albuquerque and the Rio Grande valley.

Erected by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 35° 9.663′ N, 106° 42.94′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Taylor Ranch. It is on Mesa Point Trail east of Atrisco Drive NW. The marker and petroglyph is along the Mesa Point walking trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albuquerque NM 87120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Mesa Point Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mesa Point Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); a different

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marker also named Mesa Point Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mesa Point Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mesa Point Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Boca Negra Canyon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Macaw Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Petroglyph National Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.

Mesa Point Trail Marker and Petroglyph image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021

2. Mesa Point Trail Marker and Petroglyph

Mesa Point Trail Petroglyph image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021

3. Mesa Point Trail Petroglyph

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.