Historic Route. The expedition
followed the Santa Cruz River for several miles before turning north just
past Picacho Peak to reach known sources of water. They visited the Pima
Villages along the Gila River. After following the Gila for several miles
through what is now the Gila River Indian Reservation, the route turned
to the west, cutting off a bend in the Gila River.
Federal Components
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (NPS)
Interpretive Sites
Picacho Peak State Park
Camp # 21, Picacho -- An ADOT roadside
rest along I-10 near Picacho could provide interpretation.
Pima Villages at Sacaton roadside rest
Camps #22, 23, 24, 25 within the Gila River
Indian Reservation could be recognized
by the Reservation
Recreational Trail
The Anza Trail is recognized in county
plans. Potential for a bicycle trail exists along frontage roads. A walking
and equestrian trail would depend upon the interest of the Gila River Indian
Reservation.
Auto Route
Follows I-10 from Pima County to state
highway 87 north to Coolidge and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. From
Casa Grande Ruins there are several choices to connect with state highway
238 east out of the county. Within Maricopa County, highway 238 becomes
an earth road to Gila Bend. If this road is not passable year round, Interstate
8 may become the marked auto route from Casa Grande.
Agency/Organization Coordination
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Casa Grande Valley Historical Society
City of Casa Grande
City of Sacaton
Gila River Indian Reservation
Landowners
Pinal County Planning Department
State of Arizona
• Department of Parks & Recreation
• Department of Transportation
• Game & Fish Department
• Office of Historic Preservation
US Fish & Wildlife Service |