National Register of Historic Places

Arch Creek Petroglyphs (48CK41)

Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming
Listed
December 4, 1986
Type
Site
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
86003458

About this property

The Arch Creek Petroglyphs , also known as Site 48CK41 are Native American rock art figures located in Crook County, Wyoming. The site, in the southern Black Hills, is unusual in featuring comparatively long, narrow line figures incised on the rock, compared to more common V-necked anthropomorphs and shield figures. The site is particularly well preserved and is protected. The site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Location

Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming

Federal Designation

The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 86003458. It was listed on December 4, 1986.

Categories

PREHISTORIC
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Arch Creek Petroglyphs (48CK41) listed on the National Register?

Arch Creek Petroglyphs (48CK41) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Arch Creek Petroglyphs (48CK41)?

Arch Creek Petroglyphs (48CK41) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Arch Creek Petroglyphs (48CK41)?

The period of significance for Arch Creek Petroglyphs (48CK41) is recorded as the pre_contact era.

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