Taylor Ranch in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Petroglyph Placement - Cliff Base Trail
Boca Negra Canyon
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021
1. Petroglyph Placement - Cliff Base Trail Marker
Boca Negra Canyon
Cliff Base Trail
The placement of petroglyphs was deliberate based on the boulder's orientation to the sun and the surrounding landscape. Some boulders contain petroglyphs on east-facing sides while other boulders have petroglyphs on all sides. On top of the large boulder to your right there is a grinding surface in addition to several petroglyphs. These archeological features were used for sharpening stone tools, grinding corn and seeds, making pigments or preparing plants as medicines.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 35° 9.702′ N, 106° 43.143′ 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. Rio Grande Style - Cliff Base Trail (here, next to this marker); Desert Varnish - Cliff Base Trail (a few steps from this marker); Petroglyph Meanings - Cliff Base Trail (a few steps from this marker); Protection of Petroglyphs - Cliff Base Trail
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021
2. Petroglyph Placement - Cliff Base Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
