Tonto National Monument

Tonto National Monument is a National Monument in central Arizona, United States. The Salt River runs through this area, providing a rare,... more

by Bob and Nadine Johnston

Title

Tonto National Monument

Artist

Bob and Nadine Johnston

Medium

Photograph - No Watermark Will Ever Be On Finished Art Or Prints And Cards... Digital Fine Art And Paintings...

Description

Tonto National Monument is a National Monument in central Arizona, United States. The Salt River runs through this area, providing a rare, year-round source of water.

Well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied by the Salado culture during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries. The people farmed in the Salt River Valley and supplemented their diet by hunting and gathering native wildlife and plants. The Salado were fine craftsmen, producing some of the most flamboyant polychrome pottery and intricately woven textiles to be found in the Southwest. Some of the artifacts excavated nearby are on display in the visitor center museum.

The Tonto National Monument Archeological District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. Tonto National Monument, Lower Ruin and Tonto National Monument, Upper Ruin are archeological sites that were NRHP-listed in 1989.

The National Monument is surrounded by the Tonto National Forest, which includes low plains, desert scrubland, and alpine pine forests. The Upper Sonoran ecosystem is known for its characteristic saguaro cacti. Other common plants include: cholla, prickly pear, hedgehog, and barrel cactus (flowering from April to June); yucca, sotol, and agave; creosote bush and ocotillo; palo verde and mesquite trees; an amazing variety of colorful wild flowers (February to March); and a lush riparian area which supports large Arizona Walnut, Arizona Sycamore, and hackberry trees. It also serves as a home for native animals such as whitetail and mule deer, mountain lion, bobcat, three rattlesnake species and many more.

The area around Tonto National Monument also includes several designated National Wilderness Areas, including Four Peaks, Superstition, and Salome Wilderness Areas.
A Digital Painting created by Bob Johnston from a Blank Canvas, protects the environment, no chemicals get dumped into the environment :)
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June 30th, 2014