Walnut Canyon National Monument in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
An Efficient Design
Photographed By Peter Fischer, August 12, 2020
1. An Efficient Design Marker
Overhanging ledges protected rooms from snow and rain, and shaded them during summer months. Thick walls of stone and mud insulated them from harsh winds and retained essential heat in winter.
Small doors were covered with animal skins, mats, cotton cloth, or sticks woven together. Air entered at the bottom, circled past a small fire, and carried most of the smoke out a hole above the door.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 35° 10.083′ N, 111° 30.605′ W. Marker is in Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker is along the Island Trail loop, only accessible from the visitor center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Walnut Canyon Road, Flagstaff AZ 86004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Quest for Water (within shouting distance of this marker); A Days Work (within shouting distance of this marker); Room Functions (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); From Ocean to Alcove (about 400 feet away);
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Also see . . . Walnut Canyon National Monument. (Submitted on November 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Michael Hampshire, undated
2. An Efficient Design Illustration on Marker
Photographed By Michael Hampshire, undated
3. An Efficient Design Illustration on Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 8, 2010
4. An Efficient Design Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 8, 2010
5. Room Near An Efficient Design Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 8, 2010
6. Room & Ledge Near An Efficient Design Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 13, 2020, by Peter Fischer of Phoenix, Arizona. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
