Southwestern National Monuments: Frank Pinkley and the Rise of the National Park System (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781647691929)

Uncovering forgotten stories of the national monuments of the American Southwest

This volume uncovers the little-known legacy of Frank Pinkley, the first superintendent of the Southwestern National Monuments (SWNM)--a unique National Park Service unit established in 1923. Pinkley's leadership and innovative approach helped protect and develop thirty diverse monuments, ranging from Montezuma Castle to White Sands, linked by miles of rough roads and united by their historical, archaeological, and natural significance.

Drawing on archived SWNM Monthly Reports, Will Moore reconstructs the stories behind these monuments and their contributions to the nascent national park system. From the pioneering all-Navajo Mobile Unit of the Civilian Conservation Corps to visionary work in visitor education, Pinkley and his team helped to set a course for the protection of American landscapes. Southwestern National Monuments is essential reading for anyone passionate about America's natural heritage and national parks.


Author: Will Moore
ISBN-10: 1647691923
ISBN-13: 9781647691929
Publisher: University of Utah Press
Language: English
Published: 03/31/2025
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs