Historic Rock Art of the Uintah-Ouray Reservation is an in-depth study of the prehistoric and historic rock art found within the Uintah-Ouray Reservation in northeastern Utah. The work documents petroglyphs and pictographs created by Ute and earlier Indigenous peoples, analyzing their symbolism, cultural significance, and spatial distribution across the landscape.
The book situates the rock art within broader archaeological, ethnographic, and historical contexts, exploring connections to ceremonial practices, social organization, and migration patterns. It also addresses methods of preservation and documentation, highlighting the importance of these sites for understanding the cultural heritage and identity of the Ute people.
Richly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and site maps, the work serves as both a research resource and cultural record, providing scholars, students, and tribal members with detailed information about the artistry, meaning, and history of rock inscriptions in the region. It is an essential reference for those studying North American Indigenous art, archaeology, and the cultural landscapes of the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau.