JAVELINA DEN (_hah-veh-LEE-nah_)--In these undercuts the Javelinas (or
Peccary) often hide during the day to escape from the heat of the sun.
At night many Javelinas are often present in this particular area due to
the abundance of Jojoba bushes.
From the view point near the Javelina Den a striking view may be had of
the distant Santa Cruz Valley. On a clear day seven mountain ranges may
be seen from this spot.
[Illustration: _Screech Owl_--_These small grayish owls (usually
with more conspicuous "ear" tufts) are permanent and valued
residents of the Saguaro country. On their silent night-time hunts
they eat great numbers of mice and insects._]
[Illustration: _Western Box Turtle_--_Occasionally observed in the
Cactus Forest._]
[Illustration: _Gila (Hee-lah) Monster_--_The only poisonous lizard
in the United States; it is protected in Arizona by law. Its skin is
beaded and its color is marbled black with pinkish or yellowish. The
Gila Monster reproduces by eggs which are laid in the sand._]
[Illustration: _Peccary_--_Bands of peccaries, so-called wild pigs,
are commonly seen along the Cactus Forest Drive._]
[Illustration: _Palmer Thrasher_--_Robin-sized, with curved bill,
long tail and gray-brown back. Often nests in the Cholla Cactus._]
[Illustration: _Mexican Mule Deer_--_Most people are accustomed to
thinking of deer as animals of the forest, but surprisingly enough
the rough foothill country in the desert supports a large population
of deer. The Mule Deer is a true vegetarian and during the fall and
winter browses extensively on trees and shrubs and during spring and
summer consumes a variety of grasses and herbs. The young are born
in late spring or summer and the fawns are sometimes seen at that
time of year._]
[Illustration: _Gilded Flicker_--_Many of the small holes in the
Saguaros were made by this bird as it hollows out a cavity for its
nest._]
[Illustration: _Roadrunner_--_This odd looking, ground-dwelling
relative of the Cuckoos resides in brushy places throughout the
Southwest. It eats insects, spiders, lizards, small snakes and mice.
Rattlesnakes sometimes are killed by Roadrunners._]
[Illustration: _Whitewinged Dove_--_Large numbers of these birds may
be seen in the Cactus Forest when the Saguaro fruits are ripe._]
[Illustration: _Gambel Quail_--_A common desert dweller that may be
observed at any season of the year. It nests on the ground._]
[Illustration: _Arizona Rock Squirrel_--_Distinguished from the Gray
Squirrels by their less bushy tail and mottled coat. They are ground
dwellers, but can climb trees if necessary._]
[Illustration: _White-throated Wood Rat_--_Commonly known as the
Pack Rat, this interesting animal builds its nest in a mound of
cactus segments. Marauders think twice before they molest this spiny
home. Seldom seen in daylight. Note the baby, lower left._]
[Illustration: _Above_--_Harris Ground Squirrel_--_A small ground
squirrel with striped back and a bushy tail usually held erect. They
are active during the day and may be seen from April through
November._]
[Illustration: _Below_--_Arizona Round-tailed Ground
Squirrel_--_Another common ground squirrel of the desert. It has a
short tail and is tan in color._]
"All photographs on pages 9-12 by Marvin H. Frost, Sr."
5th Ed. 4-56 20M
Saguaro National Monument, a unit of the National Park System, is one of
180 areas administered by the National Park Service, U. S. Department of
the Interior.
The traveling public is becoming increasingly aware of the National
Monuments, which have received less publicity than the great, well-known
National Parks, yet which possess extremely interesting features.
Many of these are in the Southwest; we hope you will take the
opportunity to visit one or more of them on your trip.
_Administered as a group by the General Superintendent, Southwestern
National Monuments, Box 1562, Gila Pueblo, Globe, Arizona_
IN UTAH:
Arches National Monument, Moab
Natural Bridges National Monument (care of Arches)
Rainbow Bridge National Monument (care of Navajo)
IN NEW MEXICO:
Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec
Chaco Canyon National Monument, Bloomfield
El Morro National Monument, El Morro
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (care of General Supt.)
Gran Quivira National Monument, Gran Quivira
IN ARIZONA:
Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chinle
Casa Grande National Monument, Coolidge
Chiricahua National Monument, Dos Cabezas
Coronado National Memorial, Star Route, Hereford, Arizona
Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde
Navajo National Monument, Tonalea
Sunset Crater National Monument (care of Wupatki)
Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt
Tumacacori National Monument, Tumacacori
Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale
Walnut Canyon National Monument, Rt. 1, Box 790, Flagstaff
Wupatki National Monument, Tuba Star Route, Flagstaff
_Other areas administered by the National Park Service in the Southwest
follow:_
IN ARIZONA:
Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Monument, Grand Canyon
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Ajo
Petrified Forest National Monument, Holbrook
Pipe Spring National Monument, Moccasin
Saguaro National Monument, Rt. 8, Box 350, Tucson
IN COLORADO:
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument (care of Colorado
National Monument)
Colorado National Monument, Fruita
Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Box 60, Alamosa
Mesa Verde National Park
IN NEVADA:
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City
Lehman Caves National Monument, Baker
IN NEW MEXICO:
Bandelier National Monument, Santa Fe
Capulin Mountain National Monument, Capulin
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Carlsbad
White Sands National Monument, Box 231, Alamogordo
IN OKLAHOMA:
Platt National Park, Sulphur
IN TEXAS:
Big Bend National Park
IN UTAH:
Bryce Canyon National Park, Springdale
Capitol Reef National Monument, Torrey
Cedar Breaks National Monument (care of Zion)
Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Pleasant Grove
Zion National Park, Springdale
Zion National Monument (care of Zion)
This booklet is published by the
SOUTHWESTERN NATIONAL MONUMENTS
Box 1562 H, Gila Pueblo, Globe, Arizona
_which is a non-profit distributing organization pledged to aid in the
preservation
and interpretation of Southwestern features of outstanding national
interest._
The Association lists for sale interesting and excellent publications
for adults _and_ children and very many color slides on Southwestern
subjects. These make fine gifts for birthdays, parties, and special
occasions, and many prove to be of value to children in their school
work and hobbies.
May we recommend, for instance, the following items which give
additional information on Saguaro National Monument and the Southwest?
****3. ARIZONA'S NATIONAL MONUMENTS. King, ed. Comprehensive chapters,
written by rangers, on the 16 monuments in the state and Grand
Canyon. Beautifully illustrated, 8 color plates, maps. 116 pp
$3.00
***45. FLOWERS OF THE SOUTHWEST DESERTS. Dodge and Janish. More than
140 of the most interesting and common desert plants
beautifully drawn in 100 plates, with descriptive text. 112
pp., color cover, paper
$1.00
***60. FLOWERS OF THE SOUTHWEST MESAS. Patraw and Janish. Companion
volume to the Deserts flower booklet, but covering the plants
of the plateau country of the Southwest. More than 140 species
are beautifully illustrated in the 100 plates of line drawings
by Jeanne R. Janish, with descriptive text, 112 pp., color
cover, paper
$1.00
***61. FLOWERS OF THE SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS. Arnberger and Janish.
Descriptions and illustrations of plants and trees of the
southern Rocky Mountains and other Southwestern ranges above
7,000 feet elevation. 112 pp., color cover, paper
$1.00
***64. POISONOUS DWELLERS OF THE DESERT. Dodge. Invaluable handbook
for any person living in the desert. Tells the facts about
dangerous insects, snakes, etc., giving treatment for bites
and stings, and dispels myths about harmless creatures
mistakenly believed poisonous. 48 pp
$0.50
***67. ANIMALS OF THE SOUTHWEST DESERTS. George Olin and Jerry Cannon.
Interestingly written accounts of 42 desert dwelling mammals
with 75 line drawings. 112 pp., color paper cover
$1.00
**107. TUMACACORI'S YESTERDAYS. By Earl Jackson. The interestingly
written story of 18th and early 19th century Indian and
Spanish life in southern Arizona and Sonora as reflected in
the history of the mission of San Jose de Tumacacori, now
Tumacacori National Monument. 96 pp., color paper cover, 53
excellent illus
$0.75
**131. NALAKIHU. By Dale S. King. Thorough and concise reports on an
interesting pueblo in Wupatki National Monument. Technical but
has interesting summaries and discussions. 193 pp., 81 plates,
17 tables
$4.00
**650. FOR THE DEAN. Erik K. Reed and Dale S. King, eds. Handsome
volume of anthropological essays by 23 of his former students
in honor of the noted Dr. Byron Cummings of the U. of Arizona.
Valuable contribution to science, consisting mostly of
Southwestern subjects. Authors include Haury, McGregor,
Hawley, Wedel, Willey, Spicer, etc., and subjects cover wide
field: Pueblo witchcraft, Cocopah history, Papago physical
status, Great Kivas, etc. 319 pp., illus., cloth
$6.00
For the complete list of almost 100 publications and 1700 color slides
on Southwestern Indians, geology, ruins, plants, animals, history, etc.,
ask the Ranger, or you can obtain one by mail by writing the
SOUTHWESTERN
NATIONAL MONUMENTS
Box 1562 H--Gila Pueblo, Globe, Arizona
[Illustration: Petroglyph of Gambel Quail]
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