National and State Register

Denis Julien Inscription

Moffat County

The initials "DJ" and the year 1838 are inscribed on a canyon wall.  Denis Julien had a long career as a trapper and mountain man and left similar inscriptions in Utah, some of which are now hidden by reservoirs.  

A black and white photo of the inscription.

Denis Julien Inscription  (1985 photograph.)

His last inscription is believed to date to 1841.  Listed under Dinosaur National Monument Multiple Resource Area.