Hovenweep National Monument Travel Information
Around 1200 A.D. the Anasazi Indians established six communities in
the area that is now Hovenweep National Monument. A severe drought
that commenced in 1274 likely caused their desertion of the area
shortly thereafter. Left are remnants of the impressive masonry
buildings they constructed during their stay. (Hovenweep is a Ute word
meaning "deserted valley.")
Short trails take the visitor to each of the six communities, the
largest and most prominent of which is the “Square Tower Group,” which
consists of 30 kivas and probably once housed over 300 people.
Hovenweep National Monument is a truly lonely place, removed from
modern civilization, but Blanding is not too far away – 39 miles. Part
of Hovenweep is in Colorado and the city of Cortez is close to that
portion. View Area Map.
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