Gila Mountains (Graham County) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gila Mountains
Gila Mountains Location in Arizona
Highest point
Peak	Slaughter Mountain (Arizona) (center range-(north))
Elevation	6,556 ft (1,998 m)
Dimensions
Length	35 mi (56 km) NW-SE
Width	10 mi (16 km) NE-SW
Geography
Country	United States
State	Arizona
Regions	Arizona transition zone ((southern)-White Mountains (Arizona)) ((northeast)-Sonoran Desert)
County	Graham County, Arizona
Cities	Fort Thomas, AZ, Thatcher, AZ, Safford, Az
Borders on	Gila Valley (Graham County) and Gila River-SW Santa Teresa & Pinaleno Mountains-SW Ash Flat, Natanes Mountains & Plateau-NNW Black Hills (Greenlee County)-ESE
Topo map	USGS Weber Peak, Arizona 7.5 minute quad

The Gila Mountains of Graham County are a mountain range in central-east Arizona. It borders the Gila River and Gila Valley on the valley's northeast in north-central Graham County; also the San Carlos Indian Reservation. The mountain range sits on the southern perimeter of the White Mountains and is located in the southeast area of Arizona's transition zone.

The Gila Mountains lie northwest of Safford, Arizona and the Santa Teresa Mountains lie to the southwest across the Gila Valley. The highest point of the Gila Mountains is Slaughter Mountain at 6,556 feet (1,998 m); the Fishhooks Wilderness is located on the northwest end of the mountain range.

The Safford copper mine is located on the south flank of the range.