There are three panels of pictographs that I know of within the Calf Creek Recreation Area. The general area is near Map Coordinates (NAD83): ~ 37 48.221 N; 111 24.703 W; at an elevation of 5,392 feet, although they are scattered along the walls of the canyon. The example in the photo above (which is enlarged and enhanced in the bottom photo on this page) is across the canyon and one has to be looking for it to see it. The three figures are probably life sized, and near the bottom of a huge, sheer sandstone cliff on the east side of the creek. There is another similar set that appears to eagle eyes on the next major sandstone surface facing the same direction just a bit further on. This second set of figures is much more faded and can be difficult to see if the sun is bright or the face is within early morning shadows. Because of the distance I have been unable to capture a worthwhile image of the second set.
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