2013 Map of Arriola

About this map

Arriola serves as the focal point for this section of Montezuma County, where the high desert plateau is deeply etched by a network of drainage systems including Yellow Jacket Canyon and Crow Canyon. The agricultural character of the region is defined by an extensive irrigation infrastructure, featuring the Lone Pine Lateral and May Lateral which draw water toward the Narraguinnep Reservoir. Evidence of the area's ancient and modern significance is visible at Hovenweep National Monument, specifically the Goodman Point Group archaeological site located near Goodman Point. This intersection of history and utility is further marked by the proximity of the Goodman Point Cem and the Arriola Cem, providing essential locations for genealogical research. The landscape transition from open fields to the steep walls of Narraguinnep Canyon illustrates the complex topography that has shaped settlement patterns from ancestral times to the present day.