Contents

a. Forces of Earth

b. Man in the Verde Valley

c. Sinagua Pueblo Life

d. Montezuma Castle

e. Montezuma Well

f. History of the Monument

g. The Natural Scene

h. How to Reach the Monument

i. About Your Visit

j. Related Areas

k. Administration

l. Glossary of Spanish and Indian Words

m. Suggested Readings

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Montezuma Castle National Monument

Historical Handbook Number Twenty-Seven
1958

This publication is one of a series of handbooks describing the historical and archeological areas in the National Park System administered by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior. It is printed by the Government Printing Office and may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington 25, D.C. Price 25 cents

The National Park System, of which Montezuma Castle National Monument is a unit, is dedicated to conserving the scenic, scientific, and historic heritage of the United States for the benefit and enjoyment of its people.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Stewart L. Udall, Secretary

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Conrad L. Wirth, Director