Flowing east to west through Graham County, the Gila River Valley is the lifeblood of Southeastern Arizona — shaping the geography, agriculture, culture, and communities that make up the Gila Valley. Fed by seasonal mountain snowmelt and springs from the Pinaleño Mountains, the Gila River winds past towns like Safford, Solomon, Fort Thomas, and Bylas, supporting farms, wildlife, and historic Indigenous trade routes. From cotton fields and pecan groves to fishing, birdwatching, and scenic drives, the Gila River Valley is where natural beauty, rural life, and layered history converge.
