Grimes Point
(Prehistoric Rock Art Site)

"Grimes Point is a treat here in Nevada. Over 95 percent of all rock art sites in the state are kept off the grid for their own protection from vandals, leaving a mere 5 percent ... like Grimes Point ... noticeable and signed for the general public. Although ancient rock art sites are open to the public, most of them require four-wheel-drive or extreme backcountry travel just to access. Well. Before off into the boonies for these sites, I think Grimes will make an ideal jumpstart." -- October 2007

Along US 50, 10 miles east of Fallon

Churchill
39.401480, -118.647590

Original Date Visited: 10/22/07
Signed: Both lanes of US 50

Street View

Here's what you'll see!

Marker 27 represents one of the best preserved rock art sites in Nevada Marker 27 just outside of Fallon One of 150 basalt boulders adorned with messages from the past Marker 27 Grimes Point Marker 27 plaque

Exact Description:
Grimes Point, one of the largest and most accessible petroglyph sites in northern Nevada, contains about 150 basalt boulders covered with petroglyphs. Nevada petroglyphs were of magico-religious significance in insuring the success of large game hunts and were located near seasonal migration routes.

Running east and west along the ridge, on the hill above the petroglyphs, thee is evidence of an aboriginal drift fence for driving deer or antelope. This required concentrated group action in construction and operation.

The act of making a petroglyph was a ritual performed by a group leader before each hunt. Evidence suggests that there existed a powerful taboo against doodling in places, for purposes, and by persons other than those directly associated with the hunt.

Petroglyphs probably date between 5000 BC and 1500 AD.