Comprising over 1,000 acres, the El Morro National Monument was begun in 1906. The most notable feature is a sandstone bluff 200 feet in height. A waterhole was hidden at its base, which made it a popular campsite in the early years. From the late 1500's, Spaniards and Americans who passed through the area would rest here. Many of them carved their signatures, dates, and messages into the sandstone. Before the Spanish arrived in the area, petroglyphs were inscribed by Pueblo Indians who resided on the top of the bluff. Today, over 2,000 inscriptions and petroglyphs are protected, as well as the Pueblo ruins.
DIRECTIONS: El Morro National Monument/Inscription Rock is located about 56 miles southeast of Gallup, New Mexico, via Highways 602 and 53.
"Four Faces West" (United Artists 1948) Directed by: Alfred E. Green. Cast: Joel McCrea, Frances Dee, Charles Bickford, Joseph Calleia, William Conrad, Martin Garralaga.
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