Indian Dwellings and Homes The Conquest of Indian America

“As the dwellings change, so changes the applications and appreciation of the former history and way of life.” [Text, lower right]

This rare pictorial map of the United States highlights the incredible breadth of Native American and First Peoples architecture. Dozens of different forms of housing structures and individual dwellings are illustrated, with accompanying text providing contextual information such as tribal names, purpose, and scope.

Variations on the wigwam, teepee, and longhouse can be seen from coast to coast. Regional construction methods depend on the availability of local resources. Good examples include the elaborate wooden buildings of the Pacific Northwest, Pueblo architecture made from Adobe, and igloos in use throughout Alaska and Canada. Even ephemeral seasonal dwellings, used by many tribes, can be seen in the lower center. Though text in the lower right claims, “one of the least understood parts of Indian history is the varied types of dwellings and homes”, the comprehensive image and captions indicate the topic was well-researched by the author.

Designed by William Rieske and published in Salt Lake City by Historic Indian Publishers in 1981. It was originally issued as part of a set of ‘Cultural Maps of North America.’ Though I’ve been able to find a few references to their use as educational materials, sales records of these maps are scarce. OCLC includes an entry but identifies no institutional holdings. Examples found at the University of Oklahoma, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and the Library of Congress.

Source: WorldCat

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