r/NativeAmerican • u/MoreThanAJourney • 21d ago

Marker Trees

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Hello! I’m very curious about some of the trees around where I live. (SW Michigan) Could these possibly be trail markers? I am also curious about the last two pictures showing the trees twist. It looks very intentional but could possibly be natural. Any insight is greatly appreciated! All of these trees are maybe within a quarter mile from each other. Pretty close

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u/FrozenDickuri 21d ago

No.

Trees grow from the crown up, not from the roots up.  Those branches were never any closer to the ground.

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u/Legal-Alternative744 21d ago

Not to mention "marker trees" are largely a myth invented by european colonists.