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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Fire Regime


A photo of a helicoptor with a bucket dangling from it used to haul water to a nearby forest fire.

NPS Photo by Barry Nielsen

Helicoptor and bucket used to haul water from the Middle Fork to the nearby forest fire, July 2003

Fire Management Planning Newsletter

Fire Management Plan - Final

Fire Information for Gila National Forest:
575-388-8271

700-year old corn  

Did You Know?
When visiting the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, you’ll see corn cobs that are over 700 years old! The Mogollon people grew corn, beans and squash, including some varieties from Mesoamerica. This substantiates trade amongst the peoples of a large region.

Last Updated: January 13, 2009 at 07:37 EST