Nighthawk History

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High up a canyon on the western slope of the Estrella Mountains sits this petroglyph. It is most likely from the Pima but could also have been from the Maricopa peoples or even the Spanish. A cross or “X” along with three stick figures can be seen scratched into the rock face. When the ruggedness of the terrain and history of the mountains are taken into consideration, they suggest that the petroglyph could be a treasure map. You’ll notice what looks like a meandering line going to the cross or X. There is supposedly lost gold from the mid 1800’s that has never been found. Stay tuned for more on the Estrellas.