Situated within rugged terrain in the northeastern part of the Sonoran Desert, these well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries. - NPS
| Name of Notable | Genus | AsNotedIn | No | Address | Proximity | Area |
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| Name | Genus | AsNotedIn | Address | Proximity | Area | |
| Tonto Lower Cliff Dwelling |
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Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail | |||
| Tonto Upper Cliff Dwelling |
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Upper Cliff Dwelling Trail |
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1907/12/19 | Theodore Roosevelt | US President | President Theodore Roosevelt signs Proclamation 787, creating Tonto National Monument. Four hundred and eighty acres surrounding the Lower and Upper Cliff Dwellings are set aside and placed under the authority of the US Forest Service. |
This area of the desert experiences hot summers. Both people and wildlife are more active during the cooler morning and evening hours. Cool winters are an active time for the monument. Many animals are more visible during the day and visitation by people is much greater. Even with two rainy seasons, the average rainfall is only fifteen inches. Storms entering the valley sometimes leave moisture and other times just pass on through to other places. - NPS
| Particulars for Tonto National Monument: | |
|---|---|
| Cultural Affiliation | Archaic North American |
| Owner | Federal |
| Historic Use | Graves, burials |
| Area of Significance | Historic - aboriginal |
| Area of Significance | Historic and non-aboriginal |
| Sight Category | Historic District |
| Criteria | Information Potential |
| Historic Use | Multiple dwelling |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Locale Type | Natural Environ |
| Area of Significance | Prehistoric |
| Cultural Affiliation | Salado |
| Historic Use | Secondary structure |
| Cultural Affiliation | Yavapai Apache Indian |
If the Upper Cliff Dwelling trail is open (November - April), make a reservation for the 3-mile (5 km) round trip hike. - NPS
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