Emerald Pool fish and grooves

Summary: Axe grinding groves and remarkably well-preserved engravings of two fish alongside Hominy Creek near Emerald Pool

Just downstream of Emerald Pool alongside Hominy Creek are two very clearly engraved fish, with the peck-marks still clearly visible.

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Further downstream are a large number of axe grinding or sharpening grooves.

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