Lowry Pueblo in Mesa Verde Country®

Named for homesteader George Lowry, this site is typical of the medium-sized pueblos that once dotted the Montezuma Valley. Lowry Pueblo had a total of about 40 rooms and 8 kivas at its peak in the early 11th century, and was home to approximately 100 people. The pueblo was arranged in a roughly rectangular block, with some portions reaching as high as three stories. A great kiva, constructed outside the eastern limits of the village, is nearly 50 feet in diameter. Unlike most sites, two different cultural traditions are evident at Lowry. Portions of the pueblo are similar to early styles of Chacoan architecture and later additions are more characteristic of those styles found at Mesa Verde. Lowry was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1967 and in 2000 became part of the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. VISITING LOWRY PUEBLO Lowry Pueblo is located 28 miles northwest of Cortez, off Highway 491 at Pleasant View on County Road CC. Guidebooks are available at the site or at the Heritage Center. The Heritage Center also offers exhibits on Lowry and an interactive computer program "People in the Past" that provides interpretation of prehistoric pueblo life from both scientific and Native American perspectives. Limited facilities at Lowry include picnic tables and restrooms. Lowry is handicapped accessible. Please remember to bring water with you when visiting the site. Suggested visitation time, with driving, is 1/2 day, or combine your Lowry visit with a visit to the Heritage Center for a full day of activities.

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