If we see a circle, that would categorized as a circle. To us a circle or a line, is just a circle or a line. An image of a handprint or footprint is just a handprint or footprint. Big Horn Sheep are Big Horn Sheep, not mammals or spirits. (2) Whatever these images are interpreted to be, is left to the archaeologists.

The criteria is actually the shape and look of the glyphs.

We like the approach taken by Bostwick and Krocek. (3) Elements are put into their categories based on their shape.

As we add to this classification with images from other sites, categories will probably be added as we are better able to articulate the differences and similarities in the images. There is several images which seem to be ubiquitous. Hands and feet are images found almost everywhere in the world. We notice that there are patterns in how these images are used. Sometimes the hands point straight up, sometimes they point straight down. We are going to try to interpret that in any way except to note it. By noting this distinction we are forced to imply that these are not random or coincidental placements. Left or right foot and hand is also something that should be noted. If, as we have seen, there is an apparently random placement of images, that should be noted also.

As we looked at the glyphs found in other places, currently Red Rock Canyon and Petroglyph Canyon, we found consistent patterns that are not in the petroglyphs, but around them and their placement. The most notable of these is the perpendicular orientation of the glyphs, the height above ground, method, rock or cliff, water nearby.