Cet endroit, appelé "Les Trois Sœurs" est l'un des plus caractéristiques
du parc de Monument Valley.
Il est facile à repérer, en raison des lettres WV que sa forme évoque.
Hauteurs de gauche à droite : 175 m, 99 m et 183 m.
Note.
Harry Goulding est originaire de Four Corners où ses parents étaient éleveurs.
Il a découvert Monument Valley lors d'une promenade à cheval en 1920.
Harry et sa femme Leone (surnommée "Mike") vinrent s'établir sur une petite concession
de 24 hectares en 1924, la seule occupée par des blancs et située dans la future réserve navajo.
Ils aidèrent activement les Navajos.
Harry Goulding donna un nom à de nombreux monuments du parc
et fit connaître Monument Valley à John Ford qui y tourna plusieurs westerns.
Harry Goulding est décédé en 1981.
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This place, called "The Three Sisters" is one of the most known
in the park of Monument Valley.
It is easy to recognize because of the letters WV formed by the rocks.
Heights from the left to the right : 575 ft, 325 ft and 600 ft.
Note.
Harry Goulding was a native of the Four Corners where his parents were breeders of livestock.
He discovered Monument Valley in 1920 during a horseride.
Harry and his wife Leone (surnamed "Mike") acquired a small homestead in 1924,
the only property occupied by white people and located in the future navajo reserve.
They took an active interest in helping the Navajos.
They not only purchased wool blankets and arts and crafts created by Navajo artisans, but settled
disputes among the people and acted as a liaison between the Indians and the federal government.
Harry Goulding named many monuments of the park.
He introduced director John Ford to Monument Valley where he shot several of his classic westerns.
Harry Goulding died in 1981.
The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 20, 1980.