TONTO BASIN, ARIZONA - Discover Gila County
WEBTonto Basin's rugged landscape is rich in Native American History. A visit to the Tonto National Monument is a must when visiting the area. Here you will see how the ancient Salado's lived.
Tonto Basin, Arizona - Wikipedia
WEBTonto Basin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gila County, Arizona, United States. The population was 1,424 at the 2010 United States Census, [2] up from 840 in 2000. Within Tonto Basin is located in the unincorporated community of Punkin Center.
Tonto Basin - Wikipedia
WEBThe Tonto Basin, also known as Pleasant Valley, [1] covers the main drainage basin of Tonto Creek and its tributaries in central Arizona, at the southwest of the Mogollon Rim, the higher elevation transition zone across central and eastern Arizona.
Environment of the Tonto Basin - U.S. National Park Service
WEBThe Tonto Basin lies about 50 miles east of Phoenix, Arizona. The basin is situated in a transition zone separating the upper Sonoran deserts of the Colorado Plateau to the north from the lower Sonoran deserts of the Basin and Range province to the south.
Tonto National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant groups that lived in the Tonto Basin.
Things to Do in Tonto Basin, AZ - Tonto Basin Attractions
WEBThings to Do in Tonto Basin, Arizona: See Tripadvisor's 100 traveler reviews and photos of Tonto Basin tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Tonto Basin. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
10 Best trails and hikes in Tonto Basin | AllTrails
WEBLooking for the best hiking trails in Tonto Basin? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 16 scenic trails in the Tonto Basin area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and …
Arizona: Tonto National Monument - U.S. National Park Service
WEBAug 8, 2017 · Tonto National Monument preserves two of what were once many pueblos in Arizona’s Tonto Basin. In this basin, many cultures mixed, coming because of their attraction to the wide variety of wildlife and plants found there.
Tonto National Forest - About the Forest - US Forest Service
WEBMar 12, 2001 · The forest is called the Tonto because at it's core lies Tonto Basin. Tonto Basin is roughly that area south of the Mogollon Rim to the Superstition Mountains on the south, the Mazatzal Mountains on the west; and the Pinal Mountains to the southeast.
Tonto National Forest - Home - US Forest Service
WEBAt over 2.9 million acres, the Tonto National Forest is the largest national forest in Arizona, and the ninth largest national forest among 154 USDA National Forests. The Tonto features some of the most rugged and inherently beautiful land in the country.