Archival Collections: Maps
Pithouse Reconstruction Cutaway Drawing

Cutaway drawing of a prehistoric Mogollon culture pithouse at the Bear Ruin, near Forestdale, on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, excavated by the University of Arizona Archaeological Field School in 1939 and 1940. This drawing shows the probable details of post arrangements and roof construction. Looking across the hearth and its deflector, with the dark opening of the ventilator shaft just to the right, and the ramp entryway opening out onto the bench just to the left. Probably drafted by Brigham Arnold.

Other drawings of the same pithouse:
Plan Map
Cross-section