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Show 7. Description Condition excellent JL_good fair deteriorated rgins unexposed Check one X unaltered altered Check one X original site moved date Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance The Robidoux Inscription is an historical inscription on a small sandstone face, 3 m. high by 1.5 m. wide, on the west side of Westwater Creek, at the place where East Canyon enters the main canyon. The inscription reads: Antoine Robidoux passe ici le 13 Novembre 1837 pour etablire maison traitte a la Rv. vert ou wi(y)te Beneath the inscription is a large prehistoric pictograph of a red shield. Westwater Creek is a south-flowing stream which originates in the East Tavaputs Plateau. It provides access from the Colorado River and Grand Valley through the Book and Roan Cliffs to the Tavaputs highlands. From there other streams guide travellers to the White or Green Rivers and the Uinta Basin, today, Westwater Creek, where it emerges from the Book cliffs, is a deeply entrenched stream; the water table is well below its banks. In early historic times, however, the stream probably flowed closer to the surface and supported more mesic and abundant vegetation. As an access route, Westwater Creek would have provided fresh water and plentiful game and plant foodstuffs. Today, a dirt road runs up Westwater Creek, servicing numerous drill pads and gas wells. The English translation of the inscription is: Antoine Robidoux Passed Here November 13 1837 To Establish A House Of Trade 'Trading Post At The Green River or Winte From David E. Miller, Utah History Atlas, Map 21 |
