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Rock ArtSite Name: Painted Rock, Carrizo Plain Alternative Name: Carrizo Plain National MonumentCountry: United States
NOTE: This site is 50.263 km away from the location you searched for.
Region: The West Type: Rock Art
Nearest Town: Bakersfield Nearest Village: Caliente Range
Latitude: 35.145880N Longitude: 119.85947W
Condition:
5 | Perfect |
4 | Almost Perfect |
3 | Reasonable but with some damage |
2 | Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site |
1 | Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks |
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-1 | Completely destroyed |
5 | Superb |
4 | Good |
3 | Ordinary |
2 | Not Good |
1 | Awful |
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
3 | Requiring a bit more of a walk |
2 | A long walk |
1 | In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find |
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5 | co-ordinates taken by GPS or official recorded co-ordinates |
4 | co-ordinates scaled from a detailed map |
3 | co-ordinates scaled from a bad map |
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mfrincu visited on 11th Nov 2013 - their rating: Cond: 4 Amb: 4 Access: 4
The Carrizo Plain has a rich and interesting history. Ornate and detailed pictographs seen at Painted Rock offer a glimpse of life when the Native American tribes of both the Chumash and Yokut made there home here. Evidence reveals they frequented the area most likely to harvest game from the rich grasslands. Further evidence discloses knowledge of trading and ceremony.
Access to Painted Rock is limited during March 1 through July 15. During the months of March through May, guided tours are offered to view this magnificent representation of a time and civilization that is little known to us. Other unique features within the National Monument will also be part of the tour. From July 16 through February 28, access will be available to Painted Rock without the need of a tour guide.
A new, interpretive sign has been erected on the Painted Rock Trail to provide information when access to Painted Rock is not an option. The sign includes an artist's interpretation of a prehistorical Painted Rock and the former inhabitants of the area before the arrival of the Europeans. Come prepared for extreme weather conditions and watch out for natural hazards such as rattlesnakes or biting and stinging insects. Call the Goodwin Education Center for tour reservations, road conditions or other information.
Directions from Cuyama (Highway 166), CA: Soda Lake Road is near the top of the grade north of Cuyama and south of Maricopa. Look for the now-closed Reye´s Station (the Union 76 gas station), which is at the intersection of Hwy. 166 and Soda Lake Road. Follow Soda Lake Road northwest for approximately 30 miles, then turn left onto Painted Rock Road. Follow signs.
Directions from Santa Margarita (Highway 58), CA: The Center is located east of Santa Margarita and west of McKittrick. Turn south off of Hwy. 58 onto Soda Lake Road and continue for 13 miles, then turn right onto Painted Rock Road. Follow signs.
Source: Wildernet.
Note: See attached article for a Tree Carving in California with possible links to Ancient Astronomers, from Time Magazine
(Page text originally posted by Andy_B; pictures posted by Harald_Platta & mfrincu)
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