Shield Rock Art Site
Year Listed: 2001
County: Rio Blanco County
Status: ALERT
Context: Multicultural
Date Constructed: c. 1200 A.D.
Significance:
The Shield Site dates to 1200 A.D., and is in an area that has some of the oldest Native American pictographs and petroglyphs in the state.
Threat When Listed:
Extreme Vandalism
Since Listing: As part of the area's Canyon Pintado Project, the site falls into phase II of trail and interpretive installation being conducted by the Bureau of Land Management. Although interpretive signs were installed, they quickly faded and funding to develop trails in this section of the canyon has yet to be secured. Vandalism and litter remain a problem. New interpretive signage is planned as are increased staff visits to the site to decrease the risk of vandalism. The BLM and Colorado Preservation, Inc. will work together to develop funds to continue the Canyon Pintado Project.
Last Updated:
July 2006