Petroglyphs of West Central Wyoming: Twin Creek and Beaver Creek
Collection Metadata
Title
Petroglyphs of West Central Wyoming: Twin Creek and Beaver Creek
Subject
New Deal, 1933-1939.; Petroglyphs -- Wyoming.
Description
This collection consists of reports on and descriptions of petroglyphs and pictographs created during the New Deal archaeology that happened across Wyoming during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Ted C. Sowers oversaw these reports as Supervisor for the Archaeological Project of the Works Project Administration. Danny N. Walker, PhD, RPA, Wyoming State Archaeologists' Office, writes in a poster presented at the Society for American Archaeology's 76th Annual Meeting, "As with many other WPA projects, the survey closed with the advent of World War II, but provided a basis for future archaeological research" (2011). The Natrona County Public Library held these reports before they were transferred to the Casper College Library's Special Collections.
Creator
Ted C. Sowers; Works Progress Administration
Is Part Of
Ted C. Sowers Papers and Photographs, SpecColl 01.1941.01 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections.
Identifier
SpecColl 01.1941.01_PoWCW
Collection Items
Western Central Wyoming Plate 62
Western Central Wyoming Plate 62, taken at Twin Creek
An anthropomorphic and zoomorphic panel. The six circles to the left may represent six suns or period of time.
An anthropomorphic and zoomorphic panel. The six circles to the left may represent six suns or period of time.
Western Central Wyoming Plate 63
Western Central Wyoming Plate 63, taken at Twin Creek
An anthropomorphic and zoomorphic panel. To the right may be seen two men. In the center appears an elk. The figure to the left was probably a man, although worn away. Below this figure are…
An anthropomorphic and zoomorphic panel. To the right may be seen two men. In the center appears an elk. The figure to the left was probably a man, although worn away. Below this figure are…
Western Central Wyoming Plate 64
Western Central Wyoming Plate 64, taken at Twin Creek
This figure represents a hide being stretched. In the upper right hander corner may be seen a deer.
This figure represents a hide being stretched. In the upper right hander corner may be seen a deer.
Western Central Wyoming Plate 65
Western Central Wyoming Plate 65, taken at Twin Creek
A zoomorphic figure of a buffalo
A zoomorphic figure of a buffalo
Western Central Wyoming Plate 66
Western Central Wyoming Plate 66, taken at Twin Creek
An anthropomorphic and zoomorphic panel. The animals include elk, deer and mountain sheep. Those animals which are vertical appear to have been killed by the man shown. At this site most…
An anthropomorphic and zoomorphic panel. The animals include elk, deer and mountain sheep. Those animals which are vertical appear to have been killed by the man shown. At this site most…
Western Central Wyoming Plate 67
Western Central Wyoming Plate 67, taken at Beaver Creek
An anthropomorphic figure of a man.
An anthropomorphic figure of a man.
Western Central Wyoming Plate 68
Western Central Wyoming Plate 68, taken at Beaver Creek
An anthropomorphic panel showing two men. The figure to the left is wearing feathers in his hair.
The figure to the right is phallic.
An anthropomorphic panel showing two men. The figure to the left is wearing feathers in his hair.
The figure to the right is phallic.
Western Central Wyoming Plate 69
Western Central Wyoming Plate 69, taken at Beaver Creek
This zoomorphic panel represents a Game Trail. Elk, deer, mountain sheep and buffalo are shown.
This zoomorphic panel represents a Game Trail. Elk, deer, mountain sheep and buffalo are shown.
Western Central Wyoming Plate 70
Western Central Wyoming Plate 70, taken at Beaver Creek
An anthropomorphic panel of two persons standing side by side. The portion between the two heads has fallen away. The figure to the right is phallic.
An anthropomorphic panel of two persons standing side by side. The portion between the two heads has fallen away. The figure to the right is phallic.
Western Central Wyoming Plate 71
Western Central Wyoming Plate 71, taken at Beaver Creek
An anthropomorphic panel representing two humans. This petroglyph is easily seen from the road.
An anthropomorphic panel representing two humans. This petroglyph is easily seen from the road.