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While I've seen Anchan used to describe some of the south-central Az. ruins, I haven't come across any real references to this culture beyond what the Wilson book mentions, and a few remarks here on some of the hikes. Does anyone have any references (either professional or popular) about these Anchans? PDFs of papers would be awesome, but probably asking too much...
Thanks.

PageRob wrote:While I've seen Anchan used to describe some of the south-central Az. ruins, I haven't come across any real references to this culture beyond what the Wilson book mentions, and a few remarks here on some of the hikes. Does anyone have any references (either professional or popular) about these Anchans? PDFs of papers would be awesome, but probably asking too much...
Thanks.

Come to think of it, neither have I...

I don't see any reference to "Anchan Culture" in the two Emil W. Haury's publications I own. Dr. Rich Lange from ASU has a publication tentatively titled "Cliff Dwellings of the Sierra Anchas" (I think) currently at the printers and due for release any week now.

I've exchanged e-mails with Dr. Lange at langer@email.arizona.edu and suspect he can answer your question.

RANDAL

You may also see/hear the phrase Central Arizona Tradition as well. The information obtained from field work and reviewed in the lab the past 10 years has added alot of info to the cultural traditions off the SW.

Is this different than Sinagua culture?

That was the direction research was indicating. Some village sites you had quite distinct cultural traditions living in close proximity and at the same time.

In response to Randal Schulhauser's reply:

hi Randal - I too am curious about the Anchan and am yet to find more in print beyond the Wilson reference.....Just returned from Devil's and Pueblo last week. Perfect weather, inspiring hikes and only one close encounter with a rattler - Pueblo Canyon, after rounding the bend on the way in....

A question - do you have any information on the condition of the Forest Road to access these hikes from the North end rather than the South? Currently there is a large boulder in road between Devil's and Pueblo access that requires some very hairy driving as it drops off steep at that point for any vehicle probably other than a jeep (narrow wheelbase)

Thanks - Tom Gamble Thomas.Gamble@dresden.us

wayman wrote:In response to Randal Schulhauser's reply:

hi Randal - I too am curious about the Anchan and am yet to find more in print beyond the Wilson reference.....Just returned from Devil's and Pueblo last week. Perfect weather, inspiring hikes and only one close encounter with a rattler - Pueblo Canyon, after rounding the bend on the way in....

A question - do you have any information on the condition of the Forest Road to access these hikes from the North end rather than the South? Currently there is a large boulder in road between Devil's and Pueblo access that requires some very hairy driving as it drops off steep at that point for any vehicle probably other than a jeep (narrow wheelbase)

Thanks - Tom Gamble Thomas.Gamble@dresden.us

Know the boulder well you are referring to - I can drive my F-150 around this while guided by spotters outside the truck! Did this back in February but don't know if the washouts have grown since then...

I have never accessed Cherry Creek from the north, always from the south. I usually contact the Tonto Forest Ranger Office via their website prior to a trip to the Sierra Anchas. They always give me an update on road and fire conditions...

RANDAL