BLUFF, UTAH In prehistoric times until about 1300 A.D., the area around Bluff was home to two distinct desert cultures, the Basket Makers and the Cliff Dwellers, also generally known as the Anasazi culture. Abandoned dwellings, farms, roads, burial sites, petroglyphs, and pottery remain behind today, telling the stories of ancient inhabitants who were well adapted to the country many centuries ago.  Today, Bluff is an active center for artists and crafts people as well as others involved in oil exploration, farming and ranching. Within this area of national parks, prehistoric sites, diverse cultures, wild canyons and river recreation, tourism has become a strong component in the local economy.