Natural Landmarks of Arizona (Southwest Center Series)

Natural Landmarks of Arizona celebrates the vast geological past of Arizona’s natural monuments through the eyes of a celebrated storyteller who has called Arizona home for most of his life. David Yetman shows us how Arizona’s most iconic landmarks were formed millions of years ago and sheds light on the more recent histories of these landmarks as well. These peaks and ranges offer striking intrusions into the Arizona horizon, giving our southwestern state some of the most memorable views, hikes, climbs, and bike rides anywhere in the world. They orient us, they locate us, and they are steadfast through generations. Whether you have climbed these peaks many times, enjoy seeing them from your car window, or simply want to learn more about southwestern geology and history, reading Natural Landmarks of Arizona is a fascinating way to learn about the ancient and recent history of beloved places such as Cathedral Rock, Granite Dells, Kitt Peak, and many others. With Yetman as your guide, you can tuck this book into your glove box and hit the road with profound new knowledge about the towering natural monuments that define our beautiful Arizona landscapes. Cover Praise for David Yetman Praise for "The Saguaro Cactus" Title page Copyright Dedication Contents Why Landmarks? Agathla Ash Peak Baboquivari Peak Big Horn Mountains Bill Williams Mountain Boundary Cone Camelback Mountain Cathedral Rock Cerbat Mountains, Mount Tipton Chiricahua Mountains Cochise Head and Chiricahua National Monument Dos Cabezas Dragoon Mountains Escudilla Mountain Four Peaks, Mazatzal Range Granite Dells Granite Mountain Harquahala Mountains Hat Mountain, Sauceda Mountains Helmet Peak, Sierrita Mountains Hualapai Mountains Kitt Peak and Coyote Peak, Quinlan and Coyote Mountains Kofa Mountains, Castle Dome Mountains Miller Peak, Huachuca Mountains Mingus Mountain, Black Hills Montezuma’s Head and the Ajo Mountains Mount Graham, Pinaleño Mountains Mount Turnbull Navajo Mountain Picacho Peak and the Picacho Mountains Picketpost Mountain Portal Peak and Silver Peak, Chiricahua Mountains Ragged Top Rincon Mountains Salt River Canyon San Francisco Peaks Santa Catalina Mountains, Mount Lemmon, Pusch Ridge Santa Rita Mountains Sentinel Peak–Tumamoc Hill Steins Mountain Sunset Crater Superstition Mountain Table Top Mountain Texas Canyon, Little Dragoon Mountains Thumb Butte Tucson Mountains Vermilion Cliffs Whetstone Mountains Geological Time Classifications Glossary Index About the Author "Natural Landmarks of Arizona celebrates the vast geological past of Arizona's natural monuments through the eyes of an author who has called Arizona home for most of his life. In David Yetman's new book, he shows us how Arizona's most iconic landmarks were formed millions of years ago and sheds light on more recent histories of these landmarks as well"-- Provided by publisher