Three Months among the Ghosts of Tinajas Altas

Tinajas Altas, generally translated as "high tanks," are a series of natural, granite basins, one above the other, located in a steep defile in the east face of trie Tinajas Altas Mountains (figure 1). Because they are located in this extremely arid part of the Sonoran Desert, the tanks -...

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Published in:Journal of the Southwest 2011-09, Vol.53 (3/4), p.263-277
Main Author: Hartmann, Gayle Harrison
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air forces
Animals
Archaeological surveying
Archaeology
Armed forces
Automobiles
Border protection
Camping
Camping gear
Deserts
Discovery and exploration
Foreign cars
Historic sites
Marine Corps
Military exercises
Mountains
Native North Americans
Public access
Tents
Trailers
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Summary:Tinajas Altas, generally translated as "high tanks," are a series of natural, granite basins, one above the other, located in a steep defile in the east face of trie Tinajas Altas Mountains (figure 1). Because they are located in this extremely arid part of the Sonoran Desert, the tanks - which collect water from rainfall and are nearly perennial - are a water source for the animals of the region. [...]thanks go to Joan Scott for scanning the photos and, as always, to my husband, Bill Hartmann, for editorial suggestions, photo advice, and encouragement.
ISSN:0894-8410
2158-1371
2158-1371
DOI:10.1353/jsw.2011.0010