The Buckhorn Draw panel is a well-known example of Barrier Canyon style rock art located in the San Rafael Swell in Emery County. It is accessible from a well-graded road and is a popular stopping spot for travelers driving through the Swell for sightseeing or recreation.
While the style is primarily Barrior Canyon, there are also many Fremont figures and some of the main figures are clearly Barrier Canyon figures that were overpainted by Fremont artists. The panel is located in Buckhorn Draw (hence the name) which is a natural route through the Swell. It has been a widely-used route for millennia and was part of the Old Spanish Trail. As a result there are many relatively modern markings alongside the native American rock art. The site was refurbished in the late 1990's as part of Utah's state centennial celebration and the more recent additions are now largely obscured, but still visible.
Barrier Canyon figures in dark red, overpainted by Fremont figures in yellow.
This figure shows that Batman in much older than most people think.
Link to all my photos from several different trips to Buckhorn Draw. Includes various DStretch alterations to emphasize the figures.
Link to a Photosynth of the Panel.
Here is a brief Wikipedia article about the panel.
And a map of the location.
© 2013 Kerk L. Phillips
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