<p>shallow brick-lined rectangular structure with narrow neck at one end</p>
<p>The compuerta acted as a check dam and holding area for water. Follow the line of the compuerta and trail beyond to see the original route of the acequia.</p>
<ul><li>Keywords: acequia; compuerta; irrigation; colonization; agriculture; water</li></ul>
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