Taylor Ranch in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Rio Grande Style - Cliff Base Trail
Boca Negra Canyon
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021
1. Rio Grande Style - Cliff Base Trail Marker
Boca Negra Canyon
Cliff Base Trail
Archeologists refer to these images as being made in the Rio Grande style. This style developed rather suddenly around the year 1300, coinciding with a dramatic increase in the local population and the construction of many pueblo villages along the Rio Grande. Elements frequently seen in Rio Grande style images include human figures, animals, and geometric designs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1300.
Location. 35° 9.702′ N, 106° 43.147′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Taylor Ranch. Marker can be reached from Cliff Base Trail east of Atrisco Drive NW. The marker is along the Cliff Base Trail at Boca Negra Canyon. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albuquerque NM 87120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Desert Varnish - Cliff Base Trail (here, next to this marker); Petroglyph Placement - Cliff Base Trail (here, next to this marker); Protection of Petroglyphs - Cliff Base Trail (a few steps from this marker); Petroglyph Meanings - Cliff Base Trail (a few steps from this marker); Formation of Basalt - Cliff Base Trail
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021
2. Rio Grande Style - Cliff Base Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
