Managing Meaning: Mitigation, Monitoring, and Mentoring at a Rock Art Site in the Uinta Basin, Utah

Summary

In 2014, SWCA, in collaboration with Crescent Point Energy U.S. Corp and Sunrise Engineering, completed detailed analysis, laser 3D scanning, mapping, monitoring, and dust mitigation of a rock art site in the Uinta Basin, Utah. Detailed analysis of the rock art figures—characteristic of the Archaic, Fremont, Ute, and Historic periods—gives us insight into possible movement of peoples between the Tavaputs Plateau and Uinta Basin. Importantly, the interest in the project lies not only with interpretation of the rock art itself, but also on positive collaboration between energy industry professionals, archaeologists, construction personnel, Native American tribal members, and local peoples during mitigation activities and subsequent monitoring of road construction near the site. Engagement in rock art by diverse groups demonstrates that interpreting the past provides an opportunity for open dialogue and provides mentoring on the importance of preserving historic places.

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This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Rock Art Research: A Regional Analysis   •
• Society for American Archaeology 80th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA (2015)

Keywords

Spatial Coverage