On an apache reservation in arizona, a toxic legacy and a. Reservation lake, white mountains apache reservation, ne arizona. The area does not include the portion of apache junction city limits or zip code 85120 within maricopa county, or the tribal lands of gila river indian community, the pascua yaqui tribe reservation, the san carlos apache indian reservation or the tribal lands of the tohono oodham nation. It is home to the federally recognized white mountain apache tribe of the fort apache reservation, a western apache tribe. Reservation lake topo map in apache county, arizona. Fort apache indian reservation, white mountain apache tribe. Mineral deposits of the fort apache indian reservation, arizona. Jan 19, 2017 on an apache reservation in arizona, a toxic legacy and a mysterious history of chemical spraying. Iron ore on canyon creek, fort apache indian reservation, arizona iron ore on canyon creek, fort apache indian reservation, arizona by ernest f as well as can be ascertained from the firecontrol map of the fort apache indian reservation, issued by the indian swamp creek mountain, with chediski white sandstone member overlying horizon. Reservation map arizona indian reservations federal lands and indian reservations.
Call 1877 myparks 6972757 daily from 8am to 5pm az time. Arizona tribes information arizona department of economic security. Fort apache indian reservation, white mountain apache. Arizona tribal lands, maps, air quality analysis pacific. Sep 06, 2012 reservation lake, white mountains apache reservation, ne arizona dalton bagby. Air pollution and air quality trends lower is better. Whiteriver lutheran church a, saint francis church b, mcnary apache baptist church c. Under the terms of the contract, the arizona bureau of mines has made an extensive examination of the fort apache indian reservation with regard to the distribution, geologic occurrence, character, probable extent, and potential economic importance of the various mineral substances that have been found on the reservation. Part i this is the first of a series on the great chiricahua apache chief, cochise, and his part in the fascinating history of southern arizona. Like other colorado river and central arizona tribes, the cocopah tribe is part of. Navajo, hopi, apache, havasupai, pima maricopa, mohave, many others. On an apache reservation in arizona, a toxic legacy and a mysterious history of chemical spraying. San carlos apache indian reservation, san carlos, arizona.
You have choices among many campsites, fishing streams, lakes, ski runs, and hiking trails. Now, and forever, constitutionally, we have established our identity as chiricahua apache nation, but we are basically the same group of individuals with a long term commitment to promoting and advocating for nde apache people culture, land claims, history, lifeways, solidarity and. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is gr which is approximately 11 miles away and has an elevation of 8,490 feet 549 feet lower than reservation lake. The san carlos apache indian reservation, in southeastern arizona, united states, was established in 1872 as a reservation for the chiricahua apache tribe. The fort apache indian reservation is a federallyrecognized reservation, located in eastern arizona.
The san carlos apache indian reservation spans gila, graham, and pinal counties in southeastern arizona, roaming over a landscape that ranges from alpine. This legislation resulted in the official expansion of the zuni reservation into the state of arizona, and accomplished a goal the zuni tribe had sought for more than a. Information on the native american tribes of arizona, with maps, reservation addresses, classroom activities and recommended history books. For this reason southern arizona guide has many articles about this complex and fascinating era of our history. Fort apache indian reservation, arizona fort apache indian reservation on. Put mescalero apache reservation into our ruidoso trip maker tool to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in ruidoso. It was referred to by some as hells forty acres, due to a myriad of dismal health and environmental conditions. This is a list of native american reservations in the u. The tohono oodham nation governs four separate pieces of land, including the tohono oodham and san xavier indian reservations and the san lucy district near gila bend.
Large detailed map of arizona with cities and towns. The san carlos apache indian reservation, in southeastern arizona, united states. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to arizona. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. White mountain apache indian reservation whiteriver.
Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom. Mineral deposits of the fort apache indian reservation. Mescalero apache reservation is located in ruidoso. Yet without a doubt the trophy elk found in eastcentral arizona on land managed by the white mountain apache tribe are some of the most sought after.
A larger state of arizona map shows all regions by state counties without the codes. Native american tribal lands and reservations arizona tribal lands and reservations maps. The great apache chief, cochise, becomes a reservation indian to save his people. All transactions not located on an arizona indian reservation should continue to. Id rate the white mountain apache reservation as having some of the most beautiful country and best camping in arizona. The great apache chief, cochise, becomes a reservation. So it really is no wonder that this area is so popular. Reserve your campsite or cabin, or purchase cave tour tickets, online in minutes. This map shows region offices and tribal social service offices.
It ranges in elevation from 2,600 feet in the salt river canyon on the southwest corner of the reservation to over 11,400 feet at the top of. Click here for a map of arizona tribal lands and reservations pdf. The san carlos apache indian reservation, in southeastern arizona, united states, was established in 1872 as a reservation for the chiricahua apache tribe as well as surrounding yavapai and apache bands forcibly removed from their original homelands under a strategy devised by general george crook of using an apache to catch an apache. It extends northward into both navajo and apache counties. San carlos apache indian reservation san carlos, arizona. It ranges in elevation from 2,600 feet in the salt river canyon on the southwest corner of the reservation to over 11,400 feet at the top of mount baldy, one of our sacred peaks. Navajohopi land dispute maps, links, background, peabody coal, big mountain. Geologic map of the san carlos indian reservation, arizona. Yavapaiapache nation reservation map arizona, arizona.
Apache county was created in 1879 and lies in the northeastern corner of the territory. The zuni heaven reservation in apache county, arizona, was established by congress in 1984 and expanded in 1990 to further the religious and cultural needs of the zuni tribe. Reservation lake, white mountains apache reservation, ne arizona dalton bagby. Reservation lake, white mountains apache reservation, ne. Black river lower river is a flyfishing adventure located in or near fort apache, az. Also known as hells forty acres under united states. The akimel oodham pima indians the apache indians the cocopah tribe.
Apache county, arizona covers an area of approximately 11,209 square miles with a geographic center of 35. San carlos apache indian reservation project gutenberg. Jul 01, 2014 regional boundary maps as of july 1, 2014 fy2015 the maps included on this page reflect the geographic areas served by the 28 first things first regional partnership councils, beginning fy2015, july 1, 2014. An indian reservation located in the northern portion of gila county, adjoining the san carlos indian reservation to the north. White mountain apache indian reservation whiteriver 2020. It has a land area of 2,627 square miles and a population of 12,429 people as of the 2000 census.
Today, no one can understand the history of tucson and southern arizona without first understanding the apache wars. Arizona indian tribes and languages native language. Arizona in general has been known to produce some of the largest trophy elk the world has seen. Established november 9, 1871 as part of the white mountain indian reservations which was later divide into the san carlos and fort apache reservations in 1896. Big savings and low prices on apache junction, arizona. Indigenous peoples of arizona genealogy familysearch wiki. The most wellknown tribes include the apache inde, hopi hopituh, maricopa. Bush flat cemetery 1, chief alchesay baha grave 2, sevenmile cemetery 3, whiteriver cemetery 4.
The chiricahua were the most warlike of the arizona indians, their raids extending into new mexico, south arizona, and north sonora, among their most noted leaders chiricahua apache tribe read more. Reserve your spot today and pay when youre ready for thousands of tours on viator. We stayed at the upper log campground over memorial day and found it clean, quiet and very beautiful. Some of arizonas best outdoor recreation can be found on the white mountain apache reservation, which spans more than 1. Geologic investigations series i2780 geologic map of the san carlos indian reservation, arizona by chester t. Yavapaiapache nation reservation is in arizona and has an elevation of 3150 feet. The chiricahua apache reservation boundaries enclosed 4,275 square miles between the chiricahua mountains on the east, dragoon mountains on the west. Apache county is justly noted for its great natural resources and advantages. Be our guest and experience trophy bull elk hunting, prize fishing and camping, or one of the finest ski destinations at sunrise ski park. The san carlos apache indian reservation spans gila, graham and pinal. Located in the heart of the great state of arizona, the white mountain apache tribe is blessed with over 400 miles of clean running rivers, streams, and over 26 lakes that are home to the apache trout. University of arizona press hopi basket weaving interesting book, well. Under the terms of the contract, the arizona bureau of mines has made an extensive examination of the fort apache indian reservation with regard to the distribution, geologic occurrence, character, probable extent, and potential economic importance of the various mineral substances that have been found on. Find indian reservations and tribes in apache junction, az on yellowbook.
Yavapai apache nation reservation from mapcarta, the free map. Yavapaiapache nation reservation from mapcarta, the free map. Miller, and floyd gray 2004 prepared in cooperation with. Find indian reservations and tribes in surrounding maricopa county, az on yellowbook. United states of america hotels, motels, resorts and inns.
San carlos apache tribe itca inter tribal council of arizona, inc. Some of arizona s best outdoor recreation can be found on the white mountain apache reservation, which spans more than 1. White mountain apache tribe of the fort apache reservation. Get directions, maps, and traffic for fort apache, az. Because the nearest station and this geographic feature may.
Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. The white mountain apache reservation consists of 1. The map of the san carlos indian reservation shows the great variety of tertiary volcanic and sedimentary rocks typical of the northern part of the basin and range province in eastcentral arizona and the structural complications resulting from cenozoic extension. Until march, 1895, it also embraced what is now navajo county, but at that date the latter was set apart and established as a separate county. Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations.
Now, and forever, constitutionally, we have established our identity as chiricahua apache nation, but we are basically the same group of individuals with a long term commitment to promoting and advocating for nde apache people culture, land claims, history, lifeways, solidarity and unity among all apaches everywhere. From gambling and golf for the adults to fishing and hiking for the kids, the san carlos apache tribe is a family friendly community that prides itself on providing entertainment for everyone. Farsighted planning and development by the white mountain apache resulted in the high. Apache life and culture on an indian reservation in eastern arizona duration.
History of the apache cochise county best of southern arizona. If you do not know the closest dcsfs office to your location, you may call 6025423981. This place is situated in cochise county, arizona, united states, its geographical coordinates are 31 35 32 north, 109 14 24 west and its original name with diacritics is chiricahua. Casa grande, sierra vista, maricopa, oro valley, prescott, bullhead city, prescott valley, apache junction.
Arizona start planning your arizona vacation with the official state visitors guide available in print, electronically, or both. The fort apache indian reservation is an indian reservation in arizona, united states, encompassing parts of navajo, gila, and apache counties. It is hereby ordered that the following tract of country be, and the same is hereby, withheld from sale and set apart as a reservation for certain apache indians in the territory of arizona, to be known as the chiricahua indian reservation. These are the far north, south, east, and west coordinates of apache county, arizona, comprising a rectangle that encapsulates it. Check out the best tours and activities to experience navajo nation. White mountain apache indian reservation, whiteriver. Fort apache indian reservation azgs document repository. Agency bia fort apache agency principal tribes white mountain apache population 2010. Plus, everyone will enjoy the cultural center, where history is told from the tribes perspective.
Fill out the form to request your free travel packet, which includes an arizona official state visitors guide and an arizona state highway map. If you need assistance with your reservation, our customer care team at your service. Mar 28, 2016 iron ore on canyon creek, fort apache indian reservation, arizona iron ore on canyon creek, fort apache indian reservation, arizona by ernest f as well as can be ascertained from the firecontrol map of the fort apache indian reservation, issued by the indian swamp creek mountain, with chediski white sandstone member overlying horizon. Visit mescalero apache reservation on your trip to ruidoso. An important division of the apache indians, so called from their former mountain home in southeast arizona. Yavapai apache nation reservation is in arizona and has an elevation of 3150 feet.
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