{"id":115757,"date":"2018-12-17T23:16:37","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T22:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=115757"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:37:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:37:30","slug":"red-dead-2-rock-carving-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/red-dead-2-rock-carving-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Dead 2: maps to all rock carving locations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In Red Dead Redemption 2, players can encounter all sorts of mysterious strangers offering a variety of sidequests. One such stranger, the eccentric Francis Sinclair, will offer the sidequest\u00a0Geology for Beginners.\u00a0<\/strong>He’ll task players with finding a variety of mysterious rock carvings in remote locations around the map. We’ve tracked down all 10 carvings to make it easier for you to complete the quest and reap the rewards.<\/p>\n

Red Dead 2: Maps to all rock carving locations<\/h2>\n

Location 1: Mount Hagen<\/h3>\n

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This carving is located atop the snowy peaks of Mount Hagen. Simply follow the road to the top, and look for this carving embedded into the mountain near where the road ends.<\/p>\n

Location 2: Mount Shann<\/h3>\n

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This carving is small and can be easy to miss. It is, however, located directly along the road that leads to the top of Mount Shann. Look for it along the roadside.<\/p>\n

Location 3: Owanjila<\/h3>\n

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To find this carving, you’ll need to head to the western shore of Owanjila. Look for it high up on a rocky outcropping.<\/p>\n

Location 4: Whinyard Strait<\/h3>\n

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Head down into the Whinyard Strait to find this carving. It’s large and contrasts with the dark rock around it, so it should be easy enough to spot.<\/p>\n

Location 5: Moonstone Pond<\/h3>\n

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This one can be a tricky find. It’s located in a cluster of rocks and ledges south of Moonstone Pond. It’s tucked in a little crevice and is only visible if you approach from the north.<\/p>\n

Location 6: Cumberland Forest<\/h3>\n

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This one requires a bit of hunting. Head to the cliffs overlooking the Dakota River. You’ll see a narrow path winding down along the front of these cliffs. Follow this path around and you’ll find this carving at the end. Just don’t look down.<\/p>\n

Location 7: Bacchus Station<\/h3>\n

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This large and relatively easy to find carving can be found about midway between Bacchus Station and Fort Wallace. Just look for the mushroom cloud.<\/p>\n

Location 8: Elysian Pool<\/h3>\n

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The carving near Elysian Pool is nearly impossible to miss. It’s the largest carving on the list by far, and is easily spotted from the nearby road.<\/p>\n

Location 9: Deer Cottage<\/h3>\n

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From Location 8, head north into the Roanoke Ridge Valley to Deer Cottage. Once you’ve arrived at the cottage, you’ll see some rocky ledges behind it. Climb up into these ledges and look for the carving pictured above.<\/p>\n

Location 10: Flatneck Station<\/h3>\n

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Just northwest of Flatneck Station, this carving is located on a rocky ledge. You’ll have to do a bit of climbing to get to it, but it shouldn’t be too difficult.<\/p>\n

Rewards<\/h3>\n

After collecting all the carvings, head to the nearest post office and mail them to Sinclair. After 24 hours, you’ll be able to collect the following rewards:<\/p>\n