Map Rock Petroglyphs Historic District — Local services in Melba

It had been 55 + years since I visited during a school field trip here. Brought back some amazing memories. Was very happy to see these rocks still here. The sad thing is the sign indicating where these are is very weathered and not legible at all... But they are here and they are right where you can see the snake river flow bay... What a great diversity in ancient geological / archeological sites we have less than an hour away from...

We were disappointed in this part of our exploring. The petroglyph is easy to find. It’s big rock. Right on the side of the road. You’ll need good light to see drawings well.

Very limited parking. 1 car on each side of the road, no parking lot. Sign is missing so no history or info. Path to other petroglyphs not marked and not traveled often since the spring/summer. ...

A large basalt rock covered in petrogylphs believed to be a map of the Snake River Valley, drawn by Northern Shoshone natives prior to the 19th century. In 1924, state assemblymen thought about stealing the rock to place it in Boise, possibly even sending it in pieces. Though the plan was abandoned, damage was found on the...