To the ancients, this area was a place for ceremonies.  This is  evidenced by the large number of Petroglyphs found in several places throughout the  park. The Anasazi may even have hunted and stayed here temporarily. There are archeological remains and evidence of a site just west of the Atlatl Rock exhibits.

Petroglyphs are markings or carvings made into or on a rock surface. The markings and  their significance can take almost any form. They are more then simple graffiti such as a  name and a date. They are not usually embellished with paint. They will depict some kind of activity or object of interest to the composer of the petroglyph. 

These ancient records are in danger of being lost forever because of the people who vandalize and chip away pieces of the rock for souvenirs