Natural Resource Condition Assessments for Petroglyph National Monument

Ancient carvings on dark black basalt.
The West Mesa escarpment along the Rinconada Canyon Trail.

NPS Photo by Dale Pate

Located on the western edge of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Petroglyph National Monument protects hundreds of archeological sites and an estimated 25,000 petroglyph images carved by Native Americans and early Spanish settlers. The monument stretches along a 17-mile cliff of volcanic rock and is managed by the National Park Service and the City of Albuquerque. Various types of wildlife utilize this arid and narrow corridor, and visitors view the wildlife and petroglyphs by hiking three viewing trails.

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Source: Data Store Collection 7765 (results presented are a subset). To search for additional information, visit the Data Store.

Last updated: July 19, 2024

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