Geology [234k PDF file]
An introduction to the geology of Hovenweep. Fits on letter-size paper.
Outlier Map [116k PDF file]
This simple map shows the location of various outliers in relation to the visitor center.
Plants [268k PDF file]
An overview of the landscape and plant communities of Hovenweep. Fits on letter-size paper.
Wildlife [116k PDF file]
An introduction to the animals you're likely to see at Hovenweep. Fits on letter-size paper.
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Did You Know?
Pioneer photographer William Henry Jackson visited this area in 1874 and called it "Hovenweep," a Ute/Paiute word that means "deserted valley."