Today, technology has made navigation easier. Our lives are made easier by countless apps and gadgets. But have you ever wondered how people in ancient times navigated their way through dense forests without the help of maps or GPS? It lies in the incredible ingenuity of Indian tribes in using methods.
Discovery of ancient roads
Native Americans accomplished this amazing feat by inserting a piece of wood into a hole and allowing the piece to grow around the inserted area. result? Trees with distinctive curves are easily recognizable even centuries later. While some wild trees have irregular shapes due to the whims of nature, some crooked trees may have artificial origins, such as a protruding nose or a visible notch at the end of the tree. There are special characteristics that betray. In addition to these features, traces left by indigenous peoples can also be seen in scars from the straps they used to tie trees when they were young. These scars are further evidence of the creativity with which Native Americans carved their own path.
Living historical building
These magnificent signs have stood the test of time, and some are over 150 to 200 years old. They served as landmarks for Native Americans, marking paths through rugged terrain and directing travelers to water, food, and other important landmarks. Many of these trees have grown into gnarled old giants, silent testimony to the rich history they have shaped. Although we no longer rely on these ‘boardwalks’ for navigation, their importance as a living memory of our collective past cannot be ignored. Imagine the stories they could tell.
Preserve our living history
The Mountain Stewards site was created to ensure the protection and preservation of these magnificent trees. This site carefully maps over 1,000 twisted trees across the country and carefully documents their locations. This valuable resource allows us to appreciate and learn from these pieces of living history.
Dig deeper into the story
To dig deeper into this fascinating historical fact and explore the vast number of twisted trees scattered across America, watch the video below. If you found this article interesting, please share it with your family and friends on Facebook. Let’s share our knowledge and appreciate our rich heritage.
