Gila River
Geographic Location and Tributaries
The Gila River arises in New Mexico and Eastern Arizona with two main tributaries, the Black River and the Salt River.
Early Exploration
Development Along the River
Dams and Power Generation
Water Litigation
Impact on Settlement of the Western United States
Impact on Settlement of Arizona
References
Bibliography
- Corle, Edwin, and Ross Santee. The Gila: River of the Southwest. New York: Rinehart, 1951. WorldCat 1320321