A lot of places I find in the desert are ramshackle structures that have seemingly been abandoned for a long time. They are mostly related to small scale mining operations that either played out or never worked out.

This place, while perhaps similar, is also very different. The area around the main cabin was once meticulously maintained with desert gardens with rock wall borders.

The stonework is incredible! Rock walls are everywhere; some are over six feet tall, while others are not as precisely placed around the garden areas. The stone walkways are immaculate, and there is even a small manmade canal to channel rainwater away from areas where it could do damage.

Water harvesting, storage, and distribution are all well planned and it seems like it was relatively easy to maintain. The multiple garden areas, waterways, and even a small manmade pond are proof of the system's capabilities.

For whatever reason, the place has been abandoned and is slowly starting to show the effects of no longer being maintained. It really is a shame.