Powell, John Wesley. The Exploration of the Colorado and Its Canyons

Mesas and Buttes

I found the chapter mesas and buttes very interesting because of the way Powell describes the lands and how each Indian tribe lived on them. This is also very interesting information about these so called “cones” composed of volcanic ash that have been hardened over time located East of San Francisco Peak and was home to many Indian tribes who lived around these rocks. I also found this interesting because Powell thought that this was one of the most interesting areas considering all the environmental wonders and all the different tribes that lived there.

Powell, John Wesley. The Exploration of the Colorado and Its Canyons. NY: Penguin Classics

2003