Fifth Stop
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.
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.
Western Box Turtle—Occasionally observed in the Cactus Forest.
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.
Peccary—Bands of peccaries, so-called wild pigs, are commonly seen along the Cactus Forest Drive.
Palmer Thrasher—Robin-sized, with curved bill, long tail and gray-brown back. Often nests in the Cholla Cactus.
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.
Gilded Flicker—Many of the small holes in the Saguaros were made by this bird as it hollows out a cavity for its nest.
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.
Whitewinged Dove—Large numbers of these birds may be seen in the Cactus Forest when the Saguaro fruits are ripe.
Gambel Quail—A common desert dweller that may be observed at any season of the year. It nests on the ground.
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.
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.
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.
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
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