I have never found anything associated to a story. Im sure it happens. The real stoy is not always as written. I have not seen any Spanish mounds, but some mounds of other design.
Spanish trails excite me. I spend a lot of time on them. What I find is there is different types of camps. Some high, some low. Some will say a number seven marks a camp. Since I hunt camps, I have found most places has a number 7 in one form or the other.
If the Spanish had time to set up a proper camp you will be able to locate it several ways. The problem with Spanish sign is you need a beginning of the trail to know your on a Spanish site. Spanish signs with out a starting point is just a rock.
Monuments are usually high. They will look in the direction of the camp. The monument wont be by itself. So telling which monument is looking at the camp is a puzzle. I have found the use of hoyo's, small sight holes in rocks very helpful with this. But the direction the eyes are pointing will do for most stuff.
You are dealing with several hundred years of water and erosion. You have trees now that may have not been there. The Spanish was there for Trade, so find out what they were trading and see if you can find a few clues there.
Things to look for would be animals carvings or sculpture. Any monument that does not have at least one other carving is most likely just a rock. A few of the animals include, turtles, birds, and snakes. You may also see things like Bells, or hearts. Now diamonds and circles, they also may be included.
Definately look for a large monument, up high. I like to approach from the south. Dont try to read anything into the signs, I feel that's mostly nonsense. You just dont know till you get the whole trail mapped out. Also dont dig monuments or markers. You most likely will dog in the wrong spot and destroy the marker.
The mound you are looking for is a grave. It should be treated as such. I have a working email and phone number to my state Archy to report such finds.
If you find anything, dont take pictures with a gps or cell phone and post online. Crop your pictures and try to use a tripod. I dont know the laws there, but best to keep quiet till you do if you find anything.
The hunt is the best part for me. I look forward to your post.
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