A dependable water source is a primary factor for people when deciding on permanent shelter and when deciding to paint rock art. In the case of the latter, it is only when the artist isn’t starving, dying of thirst, in immediate fear or overly concerned about where he/she will be sleeping that thoughts of depicting lasting images is a consideration.
That said, the unusual forked-shaped rock pictured on the right in the photograph above, would provide minor shelter during any number of minor weather events (rain, sleet, hail, etc.). But it is too exposed for candidacy as permanent shelter. As it isn’t too far removed from what would have been a water source, I examined the interior and did not find evidence of rock art.
These are two separate large slabs of rock. I hypothesize that their positioning is the result of a significant seismic event. Look for my fedora in order to have some concept of size.
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