The stories of Gila County, AZ
8 narrated audio stories from across Gila County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Gila County
When Globe’s Boom Drew a New County Line
A mining camp’s rise helped bring Gila County into being.
Roosevelt Dam
When Roosevelt Came to the Dam
A desert dedication that turned engineering into a national symbol.
Gila County
How Mining Made Globe the County’s Political Heart
Silver and copper turned Globe into Gila County’s lasting seat of power.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
From Blizzard Shelter to Public Wonder
How a chance refuge became a family attraction, then a protected Arizona park.
San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation
Where San Carlos Became the Center of the Apache Wars
How confinement at San Carlos turned a reservation into a military flashpoint.
Gila County
When San Carlos Made Apache Kid a Fugitive
A scout’s rise, rupture, and long pursuit across the Southwest.
Roosevelt Dam
Where a Canyon Rewrote the Valley
How a remote dam reshaped water, farming, and faith in the Salt River Valley.
Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park
Households on the Hill
How a Globe mound became a vivid window into Salado life.
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