Mesa Verde in Montezuma County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Split-Level History
Mesa Verde National Park
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 4, 2008
1. Split-Level History Marker
Mesa-top and Alcove Living
Although the Puebloan used the cliff alcoves throughout the entire time they lived in Mesa Verde, the cliff dwellings themselves were not built until the final 75-100 years of occupation. For over 600 years these people lived primarily on the mesa tops.
Of 4000 ruins within the park only 600 are cliff dwellings. All of these cliff dwellings were built and occupied in A.D. 1200 and 1300.
Erected by National Park Service-United States Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Landmarks.
Location. 37° 9.738′ N, 108° 28.5′ W. Marker is in Mesa Verde, Colorado, in Montezuma County. Marker is on Mesa Top Loop. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mesa Verde National Park CO 81330, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Years of Change (within shouting distance of this marker); Years of Activity (within shouting distance of this marker); Cliff Dwelling Life (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Time of Transition (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ties that Bind
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Photographed By Don Morfe, September 4, 2008
2. Cliff Alcoves
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 4, 2008
3. Cliff Alcoves
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 4, 2008
4. Cliff Alcoves
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 4, 2008
5. Sign at Parking Area
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 4, 2008
6. Sign at the entrance to the park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 10, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
