Kayenta and Monument Valley

Images of America: Arizona

by Carolyn O'Bagy Davis, Carolyn O'Bagy Davis, Harvey Leake

In December 1910, Indian traders John and Louisa Wetherill opened their trading post--with a tent for supplies (and sleeping) and a store counter of boards laid across two barrels. From that modest beginning, Kayenta became the center of Navajo gatherings and exploring expeditions to Rainbow Bridge, Monument Valley, and the grand cliff dwellings in Tsegi Canyon. Soon came a parade of visitors, including authors, painters, and archaeologists, as well as cowboys, miners, traders, and tourists. The Kayenta Township today is home to descendants of the early inhabitants and the hub for thousands of annual visitors from around the world who come to see the magnificent region known as Monument Valley.

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 6, 2010

Reviews

[Scott Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been to parts of Monument Valley around Mexican Hat. The area is beautiful and it is interesting to know the history of the area. I would like to spend more time there.