Hickison Summit. About one mile northwest lies a natural pass between two low buttes, which prehistorically, the aborigines may have used as a site of ambushing migratory deer herds. Three petroglyph panels are located in the pass. Concerted cooperative efforts of several families were necessary for successful trapping, killing and processing the deer. Petroglyphs suggest magical or ritual connection with hunting activities. They were added seasonally by the group's religious leader or shaman, as omens to insure a successful hunt.
by Austin Chamber Of Commerce and Nevada State Historic Preservation Office #137 of the Nevada Historical Marker series
Colour: brushed metal
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