Pueblo La Plata Indian Ruin
This
ruin is located on the Agua Fria
National Monument and represents the
Hohokam Indian culture who lived
throughout the Bradshaws. There is easy
access off the Bloody Basin Road and a
high clearance 2 WD vehicle will work as
long as it is not muddy. A 1/2 mile easy
hike from the trailhead will take you to
the ruin. If you feel adventurous drop
into the canyon (Silver Creek) to the
north and on the opposite canyon walls
are petroglyphs.
The ruin contains an estimated 120 - 160
rooms and is one of the largest pueblo
sites on the Agua Fria National
Monument.
According to BLM approximately 3,000
people lived in scattered villages
within the Monument between 1200 and
1450 AD. Pottery shards are everywhere
so watch your step. For those willing to
spend time exploring, there are also
grinding stones, arrowheads, and piles
of obsidian litter to be found.
NOTE: PLEASE RESPECT THIS NATIONAL
MONUMENT BY LEAVING ALL ARTIFACTS AS YOU
FOUND THEM. Do not remove or alter
anything and watch your step as not to
disturb or destroy anything.
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