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Casa Grande Ruins National MonumentAfternoon view of the Casa Grande from the southwest.
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Directions From Tucson

Directions from the Tucson Area:
Take I-10 West (toward Phoenix) approximately 47 miles to AZ-87 at exit 211b. Continue straight onto the Frontage Road for 1/2 mile.  Stay in the right lane to go North on AZ-87 for 19 miles to Coolidge. Continue through Coolidge about 3 miles and look for the entrance to the monument on your left directly across from Safeway Plaza shopping area on your right. Proceed for 3/4 mile down the entrance road to the parking lot. 
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Map showing driving directions to Casa Grande Ruins from Tucson
Driving from Tucson to Casa Grande Ruins
The Hohokam grew corn using a sophisticated irrigation system.  

Did You Know?
Farmers have grown crops in the Salt and Gila River valleys for over 2000 years. The Hohokam produced corn, squash, beans, and cotton by creating a flood irrigation system with over 1000 miles of canals.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST