Greenlee County is located in eastern Arizona along the New Mexico border. The major economic activities in the county are ranching, copper mining, tourism, and agriculture.

The alpine city of Clifton is the county seat and has approximately 2,600 residents. Other towns in Greenlee County are Duncan with nearly 1,000 residents and Morenci with 1900 residents. The total population of the county is 8,600 people.

The topography in Greenlee County is very diverse and consists of mountains ranges, river valleys, and desert terrain. This diversity offers an abundant selection of outdoor recreation and activities. The higher mountain elevations are: Mitchell Peak at 7,951 feet, Maple Peak at 8,294 feet, and Rose Peak at 8,876 feet.

The Gila, Blue, and San Francisco Rivers traverse Greenlee County and provide superb fishing and boating recreation.

Several entities own Greenlee County land; the U.S. Forest Service owns 64 percent, the Bureau of Land Management owns 15 percent, the State of Arizona owns 15 percent, and individuals and corporations own about 6 percent.

Northern Greenlee County is part of the Apache National forest and is lush with thick, dense forest and abundant wildlife. Elk, deer, and bear roam freely in this awesome environment. The southern part of the county consists of rolling hills and pastureland. Ranching and agriculture are common in this area.

This beautiful and diverse county is only 160 miles from Tucson and 200 miles from Phoenix and boasts some of the most beautiful countryside in the state. Certainly, Greenlee County is a perfect weekend destination for relaxing and outdoor recreation amidst the natural beauty of majestic mountains and gently flowing rivers.

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