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The Gila River (/ ˈ h iː l ə /; O'odham [Pima]: Keli Akimel or simply Akimel, Quechan: Haa Siʼil, Maricopa language: Xiil) is a 649-mile-long (1,044 km) tributary of the Colorado River flowing through New Mexico and Arizona in the United States.
Jun 7, 2024 · Gila River, river rising in southwestern New Mexico, U.S., in the Elk Mountains, near the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. The river, draining 58,100 sq miles (150,500 sq km), flows 630 miles (1,015 km) west and southwest over desert land to the Colorado River at Yuma, Arizona.
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Learn how the Gila River, the origin of wilderness in the US, could be protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Discover its scenic, historic, recreational, and wildlife values, and how it supports the local economy.
May 15, 2023 · Explore the rugged and ancient landscape of the Gila Wilderness, where you can hike, horseback, raft, and see wildlife and archaeological sites. Learn how to visit, when to go, and what to expect in this guide by National Geographic.
The Gila Valley of Yuma County, Arizona is a small valley surrounding the Gila River at its confluence with the Colorado River, the Colorado being the border between California and Arizona, and locally southwest of Yuma – Baja California, and Sonora states, Mexico.
Learn about the history, culture and government of the Gila River Indian Community, a federally recognized tribe in Arizona. Find news, events, services and resources for tribal members and the public.
Jun 1, 2022 · The Gila River is a 600-mile-long river in the US states of New Mexico and Arizona, and a tributary of the Colorado River. It flows through diverse ecosystems, supports many endemic and endangered species, and has a rich human history of irrigation and exploration.
