During the summer, Navajo families still live and farm the bottoms of Canyon de Chelly, Canyon del Muerto and Monument Canyon, all of which make up Canyon de Chelly National Monument in northeastern Arizona.
American West Archaeology & Paleontology
Ancient Native American mining areas found in Montana
The researchers used aerial photographs, geologic maps and ground tests to develop “spectral classes” characterizing 12 distinct geologic and vegetation types found in the Horse Prairie Valley study area in southwest Montana.
Study confirms Bering land bridge flooded later than previously believed
The study also shows the Bering land bridge vegetation at the time consisted primarily of tundra plants and shrubs and was unsuitable for long-term habitation by large grazing mammals.