Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a U.S. National Monument created to protect Mogollon cliff dwellings in the Gila Wilderness on the headwaters of the Gila River in southwest New Mexico. The 533-acre (2.16 km2) national monument was established by President Theodore Roosevelt through executive proclamation on November 16, 1907. It is located in the extreme southern portion of Catron County. Visitors can access the monument by traveling northbound from Silver City, New Mexico, 45 miles (72 km) on NM 15.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Monument | |
NM State Register of Cultural Properties | |
Gila Cliff Dwellings as seen from a gorge below | |
| Nearest city | Silver City, New Mexico |
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| Coordinates | 33°13′38″N 108°16′20″W |
| Area | 533 acres (216 ha) |
| Visitation | 41,519 (2016) |
| Website | Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000472 |
| NMSRCP No. | 63 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NMON | November 16, 1907 |
| Designated NMSRCP | May 21, 1971 |
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