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2016 Map of Arriola

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Arriola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Hoverweep National Monument and the prehistoric archaeological significance of Goodman Point anchor this high-plateau landscape in southwestern Colorado. The 2016 survey illustrates an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the high-altitude agriculture of Montezuma County, including the Lone Pine Lateral, Garret Ridge Lateral, and May Lateral. These watercourses connect various storage sites like Narraquinne Reservoir and the E G Merritt Reservoir to the surrounding fields.

Rural life is centered on the small settlements of Arriola and Lewis, which are linked by N Broadway. Local genealogy is well-represented by the Arriola Cem and Goodman Point Cem, while the rugged terrain is defined by deep incisions such as Goodman Canyon, Trail Canyon, and Narraquinnep Canyon. The map provides a detailed view of the modern road grid, including Goodman Point Rd and Colorado St, overlaying a landscape deeply shaped by both ancient habitation and contemporary ranching.