NEWSPAPER ROCK, a State Historical Monument,
records around 2,000 years of civilisation in
the area. It is easily accessible, standing
alongside Route 211 into the Needles section of
Canyonlands National Park 25 miles from
Monticello. Etched into the sandstone rock are
symbols that represent the Anasazi, Fremont,
Navajo and Anglo cultures. The symbols are
typical of those found on many sites throughout
the United States, but their true meaning is
still not understood. It is thought that they may
record events of the time hence the name,
'Newspaper Rock'. The petroglyph panel forms one
of the finest displays of Indian rock art to be
seen in the U.S..
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