"Shiprock, New Mexico" Linen Postcard published by Curteich-Chicago (ca. 1940s). Color image by J.R. Willis
This shaft of rock rising to a height of 1864 feet above the plain, dominates the landscape for many miles. The beautiful play of the changing lights on the rock are a source of delight to all who behold it. The huge rock resembles a large bird, because of natural dykes that extend from it. The butte is said by the Navajo Indians to have been the Great Bird which brought the tribe to New Mexico.
From certain positions the resemblance to a "Windjammer" is very marked, hence the name "Ship of the Desert."
[Text printed on the back]
The Shiprock is about 30 miles from the Four Corners Monument, where you can stand in four states at the same time. It is the spot where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona meet.
"Shiprock, New Mexico" Linen Postcard published by Curteich-Chicago (ca. 1940s). Color image by J.R. Willis
This shaft of rock rising to a height of 1864 feet above the plain, dominates the landscape for many miles. The beautiful play of the changing lights on the rock are a source of delight to all who behold it. The huge rock resembles a large bird, because of natural dykes that extend from it. The butte is said by the Navajo Indians to have been the Great Bird which brought the tribe to New Mexico.
From certain positions the resemblance to a "Windjammer" is very marked, hence the name "Ship of the Desert."
[Text printed on the back]
The Shiprock is about 30 miles from the Four Corners Monument, where you can stand in four states at the same time. It is the spot where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona meet.