Eastern Mojave Vegetation Hovenweep National Monument, San Juan County, Utah.
 
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See also: Hovenweep National Monument.

Hovenweep is a Uta Indian word meaning 'deserted valley'. Namefirst applied by famous 'Pioneer Photographers' William H. Jackson who visited the ruins in 1874.


Elevation: 5131ft, 1564m.

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View south of Little Ruin Canyon

No collections made at this location.
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Date and time this article was prepared:5:20:37 PM, 4/24/2026.