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.
Prehistoric Peoples of Tonto Basin
Shallow caves overlooking Tonto Basin shelter masonry dwellings nearly 700 years old. more
The Sonoran Desert
There is an amazing diversity of life in the desert. There are snakes and cactus, but there are also frogs and wildflowers. more
Tonto Basin Tales
As prehistoric groups left Tonto Basin, other native peoples used the valley. The Spaniards arrived in the 1500's, followed by pioneers from the east, further changing what is now Arizona. more
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Tonto National Monument HC02 Box 4602 Roosevelt, AZ 85545
