Gila County Map, Arizona
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Gila County, Arizona
Gila County is in central Arizona, in the Tonto National Forest. About 55,000 people live here. The county seat is Globe, an old mining town. Payson is the largest town and a popular spot for people from Phoenix to escape the heat.
The landscape is rugged, with mountains, canyons, and pine forests. Roosevelt Lake, the largest lake in central Arizona, is here. Summers can be hot in the lower areas, but milder in the mountains.
The county has a rich Native American history, with Apache and Tonto Apache reservations. The Mogollon Rim, a huge cliff, runs through the northern part of the county.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Gila County |
| County Seat | Globe |
| Population | Approximately 55,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Globe, Payson, Miami, Hayden, Winkelman, Star Valley, Pine, Strawberry, Tonto Basin, Roosevelt |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 60, U.S. Route 70, State Route 87, State Route 188, State Route 260 |
| FIPS Code | 04-007 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 4,795 square miles (Land: 4,758 sq mi, Water: 37 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Yavapai County (Northwest), Maricopa County (West), Pinal County (South), Graham County (South), Navajo County (Northeast), Coconino County (North) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time (MST), no daylight saving time |
| State | Arizona |
| Coordinates | 33.8094° N, 110.7933° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Gila River, which flows through the county |
| Major Landmarks | Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt Lake, Tonto National Forest, Salt River Canyon, Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park, Mogollon Rim |
| Website | Gila County Website |
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