Medicine Lodge Rock Petroglyphs 1
by Debby Pueschel
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Medicine Lodge Rock Petroglyphs 1
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Debby Pueschel
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Each person who looks and studies these rock petroglyphs, can see different things. At first glance, I thought these were odd snowmen, then, in the upper right quadrant, it appears there is a horse, perhaps decorated in a European regalia. Did some of the Indiginous People see some of the ancient explorers from other countries in search for riches in this “New World”?
The area which is now Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site has been continuously occupied for more than 10,000 years. Homesteaded in 1884 by Byron F. Wickwire; Medicine Lodge was originally a working cattle ranch. The ranch was purchased in 1972 by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department which created the 12,000 acre Medicine Lodge Wildlife Habitat Management Area. In 1973, a portion of the habitat management area was developed into Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site where cultural history and recreational access continues today.
Ongoing interpretation of the site’s cultural resources has helped the public appreciate the importance of protecting these resources for future generations. “As we celebrate 50 years of Medicine Lodge as a State Park it’s important to remember that people have been living here for more than 10,000 years”, says Park Superintendent Heather Jolley. “Medicine Lodge continues to be committed to improving communities and enriching lives”, she adds.
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October 20th, 2023
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Debby Pueschel
Dianne and Jennifer, these petroglyphs are so interesting. They are not the ones like traditional, but rather, they are carved into the rocks. Great study.
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