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Mammoth is an incorporated town of approximately 2000 residents. It is located along highway 77 and the San Pedro River which flows northward from Mexico and wends it’s way between the Catalina Mountains to the south and the Galiuro Mountains to the Northeast.
The town was founded in 1883 when prospector Frank Schultz discovered gold in the Galiuro’s, across the San Pedro river from the present day town of Mammoth. It is said that because this find was a mother lode of mammoth proportions, the settlement was named Mammoth.
Pearl Hear, who was Arizona’s only female stagecoach robber is said to have teamed up with one of the Marnmoth miners and robbed the stagecoach in Cane Springs in the Dripping Springs area north of Winkleman. Both were soon captured and imprisoned.
The Powers Brothers lived in the rugged nearby Galiuro Mountains and became famous desperados when they were involved in a shoot out killing several Graham County lawmen and posse members. There is a book ”Shot Out at Dawn”, which leaves you wondering who the good guys and who here the bad. This book is about these men and how they were ambushed by the posse.
The infamous Camp Grant massacre occurred about 10 miles from Mammoth along Aravaipa creek. There was a cavalry post situated along present day highway 77, and that is where this occurred.
Many interesting historical sites as well as recreational sites are within easy driving distance of Mammoth. As you may have gathered, it was at one time a wild and wooly place to live but is now a sleepy little town.
In the Spring, if we have had a good winter rain, it is a riot of color from the wild flowers of the region. It is also known as a good place to go birding.
As you drive up on highway 77, if you look to your right, you will see one of the prettiest views around. The Galiuro Mountains on the other side of the San Pedro River. Yes that is a river, the water is all underground. You might like to stop at La Casita for some good Mexican food or spend the night in the newly renovated Foster Lodge. The diverse desert landscape nearby makes an ideal setting for artists or camera buffs.
If you are lucky enough to be around when there is a Fiesta going on you have a treat in store as the town really comes alive then.
By Janice Rapp
The town was founded in 1883 when prospector Frank Schultz discovered gold in the Galiuro’s, across the San Pedro river from the present day town of Mammoth. It is said that because this find was a mother lode of mammoth proportions, the settlement was named Mammoth.
Pearl Hear, who was Arizona’s only female stagecoach robber is said to have teamed up with one of the Marnmoth miners and robbed the stagecoach in Cane Springs in the Dripping Springs area north of Winkleman. Both were soon captured and imprisoned.
The Powers Brothers lived in the rugged nearby Galiuro Mountains and became famous desperados when they were involved in a shoot out killing several Graham County lawmen and posse members. There is a book ”Shot Out at Dawn”, which leaves you wondering who the good guys and who here the bad. This book is about these men and how they were ambushed by the posse.
The infamous Camp Grant massacre occurred about 10 miles from Mammoth along Aravaipa creek. There was a cavalry post situated along present day highway 77, and that is where this occurred.
Many interesting historical sites as well as recreational sites are within easy driving distance of Mammoth. As you may have gathered, it was at one time a wild and wooly place to live but is now a sleepy little town.
In the Spring, if we have had a good winter rain, it is a riot of color from the wild flowers of the region. It is also known as a good place to go birding.
As you drive up on highway 77, if you look to your right, you will see one of the prettiest views around. The Galiuro Mountains on the other side of the San Pedro River. Yes that is a river, the water is all underground. You might like to stop at La Casita for some good Mexican food or spend the night in the newly renovated Foster Lodge. The diverse desert landscape nearby makes an ideal setting for artists or camera buffs.
If you are lucky enough to be around when there is a Fiesta going on you have a treat in store as the town really comes alive then.
By Janice Rapp
SMOR Tri-Community Chamber of Commerce | P.O. Box 416 San Manuel, AZ 85631 | Phone: (520) 385-9322
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