Powell Arroyo
Powell Arroyo is a stream in Las Animas, Colorado and has an elevation of 5,909 feet. Powell Arroyo is situated nearby to the locality Drop City, as well as near the hamlet El Moro.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Trinidad History Museum and Trinidad station.
Trinidad History Museum
Museum
Trinidad History Museum is a local history museum in Trinidad, Colorado, United States. It is administered by History Colorado. Trinidad History Museum is situated 2 miles southwest of Powell Arroyo.
Trinidad station
Railway station
Photo: Denverjeffrey, CC BY 4.0.
Trinidad station is a train station in Trinidad, Colorado served by Amtrak. It is served by Amtrak's Southwest Chief line. Trinidad station was originally built by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, however it was not built in the Spanish Mission style, as many former Santa Fe Railroad stations were. Trinidad station is situated 2 miles southwest of Powell Arroyo.
Trinidad State College
College
Trinidad State College is a public community college in Trinidad, Colorado. It was founded in 1925, making it the first community college in the state of Colorado. Trinidad State College is situated 2½ miles southwest of Powell Arroyo.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Trinidad and Drop City.
Trinidad
Photo: Ori.livneh, Public domain.
Trinidad is a city in Colorado. Formerly home of the famous Prairie Land and Cattle Company, it was one of the towns where travelers raised hell in the Old West.
Drop City
Locality
Photo: Richertc, Public domain.
Drop City was a counterculture artists' community that formed near the town of Trinidad in southern Colorado in 1960. Abandoned by 1979, Drop City became known as the first rural "hippie commune". Drop City is situated 2 miles north of Powell Arroyo.
El Moro
Hamlet
Photo: Denverjeffrey, CC BY 4.0.
El Moro is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place located in and governed by Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. The population of the El Moro CDP was 216 at the United States Census 2020. The Trinidad post office serves the area. El Moro is situated 2½ miles north of Powell Arroyo.
Powell Arroyo
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Powell Canyon”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Las Animas, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.19363° or 37° 11′ 37″ northLongitude
-104.47887° or 104° 28′ 44″ westElevation
5,909 feet (1,801 metres)Open location code
859Q5GVC+FFGeoNames ID
5435255
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Powell Arroyo from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Powell Arroyo”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Engleville and Beshoar.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Engleville Canyon and Mount San Rafael Heliport.
Colorado: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, and Aurora.
Curious Streams to Discover
Uncover intriguing streams from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: mark gallagher, CC BY 2.0.