Blythe Intaglios
Blythe, California, United States
A set of large desert geoglyphs (intaglios) near Blythe, California, created by scraping away desert pavement to reveal lighter soil. Managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the site includes six distinct figures in three locations and is designated as California Historical Landmark No. 101 and listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRIS 75000452).
Claims about Blythe Intaglios
- BLM provides official geographic coordinates for the site: 33.79963, -114.53018.
- According to the Mohave and Quechan traditions described by BLM, the human figures represent Mastamho and the animal figures represent Hatakulya.
- Speculative non-human/‘alien’ origin claims are not supported by the documented construction method and cultural/heritage context.
Evidence
- BLM provides geographic coordinates (33.79963, -114.53018) and situates the site about 15 miles north of Blythe on CA-95
- BLM reports Mohave and Quechan interpretations: Mastamho (human figures) and Hatakulya (animal figures)
- NRHP record indicates address restriction for Blythe Intaglios (common for sensitive archaeological sites)