Three Rivers in Otero County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Leave Only Footprints
Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2024
1. Leave Only Footprints Marker
This is an outdoor museum. The ruins, rocks, plants and even the broken bits of pottery are parts of the exhibits. Please leave everything as you find it so others can enjoy it as well.
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints!
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Environment • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. 33° 20.598′ N, 106° 0.408′ W. Marker is in Three Rivers, New Mexico, in Otero County. It is on Route B030 4.7 miles east of U.S. 54. The marker is located at the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site along the hiking trail on the south side of the 3 River Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 455 3 Rivers Road, Tularosa
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Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also 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, the Comancherνa, and the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Prehistoric Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Home - 1000 Years Ago (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Adobe Surface House (about 300 feet away); Building of a Later Period (about 400 feet away); The First People (about 600 feet away); Three Rivers Petroglyph Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sacramento Mountains (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tularosa Basin (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Three Rivers.
Also see . . . Three Rivers Petroglyph Site. Bureau of Land Management
The Three Rivers Petroglyphs are outstanding examples of prehistoric Jornada Mogollon rock art. The basaltic ridge rising above the Three(Submitted on July 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)Rivers Valley contains over 21,000 petroglyphs, including masks, sunbursts, wildlife, handprints, and geometric designs. The number and concentration of petroglyphs make this one of the largest and most interesting rock art sites in the Southwest. A rugged 0.5-mile trail (Petroglyph Trail) begins at the visitor shelter and links many of the most interesting petroglyphs. Another short trail (Village Trail) begins on the east side of the picnic area and leads to a partially excavated prehistoric village.Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 20242. Leave Only Footprints Marker
The Three Rivers Petroglyph Site is one of the few locations in the Southwest set aside solely because of its rock art. It is also one of the few sites giving visitors such direct access to petroglyphs. The number and concentration of petroglyphs here make it one of the largest and most interesting petroglyphs sites in the Southwest. More than 21,000 glyphs of birds, humans, animals, fish, insects and plants, as well as numerous geometric and abstract designs are scattered over 50 acres of New Mexico's northern Chihuahuan Desert. The petroglyphs at Three Rivers, dating back to between about 200-1450 AD, were created by Jornada Mogollonpeople who used stone tools to remove the dark patina on the exterior of the rock. A small pithouse is nearby and Sierra Blanca towers above to the east. A detailed petroglyph guide is available at the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site.Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 20243. Leave Only Footprints Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
