Gila County is 4752 square miles of mountainous and desert terrain in central Arizona. The county elevations range from 2000 to 7000 feet. Land ownership is divided by several entities: the U.S. Forest Service owns 56 percent, the Apache Indian Reservation owns 37 percent, individuals and corporations own 3 percent, the Bureau of Land Management owns 2 percent, and the state owns 2 percent.

Nearly 52,000 people reside in Gila County in the larger cities of Globe, Payson, and Miami. The major economic activities in the county are lumbering, ranching, recreation, and tourism.

The city of Globe is the county seat and has a population of approximately 8,000 residents and is at an elevation of 3,500 feet. This city is 18 square miles and is located in the middle of the Tonto National Forest. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 85 miles away.

Payson, located in the northern part of the county, has 14,000 residents and is situated between the Sierra Ancha and Mazatzal Mountain Ranges near the Mogollon Rim. Only 60 miles from Phoenix, this mountain village is a delightful weekend getaway.

The city of Miami has a population of 5300 residents and is west of Globe along Highway 60. Considered the gateway to the Roosevelt Lake area and the Apache Mountains, the city is near the Tonto National Monument, which is the location of the pre-historic cliff dwellings of the Salado culture. These two-story pueblo buildings were constructed in a natural cave in the 13th and 14th centuries.

This county has several natural attractions for residents and visitors to enjoy. The Salt River Canyon is referred to as the mini-grand canyon. It is a 2000-foot-deep river canyon perfect for hiking, camping, and whitewater rafting. Several locations within the canyon feature petroglyphs from previous cultures.

The Coolidge Dam is on the Gila River and is 250 feet high and 920 feet long. Built between 1924 and 1928 it forms the San Carlos Lake Reservoir. Unlimited outdoor recreation is available with some of the best fishing in the area.

The Roosevelt Dam and Lake was built between 1903 and 1911 and is 356 feet high and 723 feet long. Only 75 northeast of Phoenix, this area is an easy commute for a weekend escape.

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