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Gila National Forest

region, New Mexico, United States
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The Gila National Forest is located in southwestern New Mexico, United States. It is a vast area of rugged terrain near the headwaters of the Gila River. This region is known for the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, which features well-preserved dwellings built by the Mogollon culture between approximately 1280 AD and the early 14th century. The name "Gila" originates from a Yuma Indian term meaning "salty water running". The forest itself is near the river's source, which flows west and southwest through desert landscapes before reaching the Colorado River in Arizona.12

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