Arizona Points of Interest

Irrigation Canal


Welcome to Irrigation Canal, one of the most fascinating points of interest in Arizona's national parks. This canal is a testament to human ingenuity and the persistence required to tame the harsh desert environment.

There are several good reasons to visit Irrigation Canal. Firstly, the canal is a living example of the importance of water management in arid regions. Visitors can learn about the history of irrigation in the area, from the Native Americans who first cultivated crops in the region to the modern-day methods that keep the canal flowing.

Another reason to visit is the scenery. The canal winds through some of the most beautiful desert landscapes in the region, offering visitors stunning vistas of towering cacti, rugged mountains, and wide-open skies.

Visitors to Irrigation Canal can also see a variety of wildlife that calls the desert home. From coyotes and bobcats to colorful birds and lizards, there is always something to see on a visit to the canal.

In addition to the natural beauty and wildlife, there are also several unique features that visitors can see at Irrigation Canal. For example, the canal is home to a number of historic structures, including aqueducts and pumping stations, that provide insight into the engineering feats required to bring water to this part of the country.

Overall, a visit to Irrigation Canal is a must for anyone interested in the history, wildlife, and natural beauty of Arizona's national parks. Don't miss the opportunity to see this unique point of interest for yourself! Get driving directions.
IRRIGATION CANAL

Points of Interest
Location
A Sacred Place
Abandonment
Adjacent Worlds
Beaver
Cattail Marsh
Cliff Houses
Construction Sequence
Harvests from the Marsh
Homes On The Ridge
Inside Living
Irrigation Canal
Lakes of the Valley
Late Pueblo Architecture
Layers Of Time
Life and Death at Tuzigoot
Life Line
Minerals in the Mountains
Montezuma Well
Mysterious Departures
Oak Creek Canyon
Pit House Ruin - Mowe
Prehistoric Produce
Pueblo Living
Pueblo Rooms
Role of the River
Rooftop Living
Schnebly Hill Vista Observation Site
Tavasci Marsh Overlook Trail
The Advancing Marsh
The Beginning Of Agriculture
The Bountiful Verde Valley
The Community
The Forming Of Montezuma Well
The Mystery of their Leaving
The Neighborhood
The Plaza
The Ruins of Tuzigoot
The Way Up
Trade
Trail To Montezuma Castle
Underwater Chain Of Life
Verde Valley Vista
Welcome To Montezuma Well
Welcome To The Castle
Wild Riches
Windows In The Past

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Childs 30 2,724 ft
Bootlegger 10 5,168 ft
Cave Springs 82 5,415 ft
Manzanita 18 4,800 ft
Pine Flat 56 5,557 ft