To the west is the valley of the Piedras Verdes River, and to the east the valley of Casas Grandes; and in the plains to the south the snakelike windings of the San Miguel River glitter in the sun.

Toward the north the view is immense, and fine mountains form a fitting frame for the landscape all around the horizon.
What a pre-eminently fine position for a look-out! As I contemplated the vast stretches of land commanded from this point, I pondered for how many centuries sentinels from this spot may have scanned the horizon with their eagle eyes to warn their people of any enemy approaching to disturb their peaceful occupations.
The fort is circular and about forty feet in diameter.

The surrounding wall is on one side about eleven feet high and very broad, while in other places it is much lower and narrower.

There are four clearly outlined chambers in the centre; but by excavations nothing could be found in them, except that the flooring was one inch thick.
It was quite warm here.

Some birds were about, and there were a few flowers out.