Gila River Indian Reservation - Arizona
N 33° 22.643 W 112° 13.403
12S E 386202 N 3693793
District #7 entrance sign
Waymark Code: WMA21M
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2010
Views: 14
District 7 sits in the western most part of the reservation at the base of the Estrella Mountains and is home to the Maricopa. In early days they grouped together in small bands living along the lower Gila and Colorado rivers. Each of these bands migrated eastward at different times. The last of these bands left the Colorado River in the late 1830’s. Eventually these bands came together and settled in the area.
The Maricopa of District 7 is known for their red clay pottery work. Various jars and bowls were created for essential needs, made of natural materials. The clay was collected at various locations within the area and natural dyes were used to depict geometrical designs. Maricopa pottery artwork can be viewed at the Community’s Hoohoogam Ki Museum, Phoenix’s Heard Museum and the Smithsonian Natual Museum of the American Indian.
Type of Nation Within: Native American Indian Reservation (USA)
Tribe or Band: Akimel O’odham (Pima) and the Pee-Posh (Maricopa)
Land Area - Specify Acres or Miles: 583 sq miles
Population: 11,000
Date when area was established or set aside: 01/01/1859
Open or Closed to Public: Open To Public
Website for further information: [Web Link]
Coordinates of site within area to visit: N 33° 22.462 W 112° 14.254
Address of Main Entrance to area: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Only one waymark per area (reservation) will be accepted, although you may log visits anywhere within the reservation because they oftentimes cover a large area. To log a visit to the waymark, please provide a photo of signage recognizing the area and a photo from within the area.