|
River
|
County
|
Reach
|
Length
(miles)
|
Year
Listed/ Updated
|
|
|
Description
|
Other
States
|
| Agua Fria
River |
Yavapai |
Horseshoe
Ranch to Larry Creek Area |
15
|
1993
|
W
|
S, W |
See initial
comments |
|
| Agua Fria
River |
Yavapai |
Sycamore Creek
to Horseshoe Ranch |
8
|
1993
|
S
|
S, W |
Perennial
with some intermittent reaches. Cottonwood/willow riparian area. |
|
| Aravaipa Creek |
Graham, Pinal |
Confluence
of Turkey Creek to Hell's Half Acre Canyon |
10
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W |
Deep, colorful
and incised gorge. Mixed broadleaf riparian area with mesquite
bosques. |
|
| Arnett/Telegraph
Creeks |
Pinal |
Arnett - F.R.
4 to Mid-Sec. 7 |
2
|
1993
|
S
|
S, O |
Unique cottonwood/willow
riparian community in Sonoran Desert. |
|
| Arnett/Telegraph
Creeks |
Pinal |
Telegraph
- F.R. 4 to Arnett Creek |
1
|
1993
|
S
|
S, O |
See initial
comments |
|
| Ash Creek |
Graham |
Headwaters
to diversion for Cluff Ranch |
6
|
1993
|
R
|
S, H, O |
Perennial,
with intermittent reaches. Mixed broadleaf riparian vegetation.
Variable rugged steep slopes, deep canyons and falls. |
|
| Barbershop
Canyon |
Coconino |
Center of
Sec. 16, T.21 N., R.11 E. to confluence of E. Clear Creek |
10
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F |
Areas of riparian
vegetation. Narrow canyon environment. |
|
| Bear Wallow
Creek |
Greenlee |
Confluence
of No. & So. Forks to Forest boundary |
4
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, O |
Perennial.
Riparian vegetation. Narrow canyon. |
|
| Big Sandy
River |
Mohave |
Highway 93
downstream to Signal Townsite |
19
|
1993
|
S
|
S, F, W |
Surrounding
mountains and cliff features. Extensive riparian habitat important
for bald eagle and peregrine falcon. |
|
| Big Sandy
River |
Mohave |
Signal Townsite
to Alamo Lake |
9
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W |
See initial
comments |
|
| Bill Williams
River |
Mohave/La
Paz Boundary |
West boundary
of Rawhide Mountain Wilderness eastern boundary of Swansea Wilderness |
5
|
1993
|
S
|
F, W |
See initial
comments |
|
| Bill Williams
River |
Mohave/La
Paz Boundary |
East boundary
of Swansea Wilderness to Planet Ranch |
6
|
1993
|
S
|
S |
See initial
comments |
|
| Bill Williams
River |
Mohave/La
Paz Boundary |
Alamo Dam
to West boundary of Rawhide Mountain Wilderness boundary |
10
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W |
One of most
important desert riparian ecosystems in AZ. Diversity of vegetation
and crucial habitat for bird, fish, and other wildlife. |
|
| Black River |
Gila, Graham,
Apache, Navajo, Greenlee |
Salt River
confluence to confluence of East and West Forks Black River |
113
|
1982
|
|
S, F |
Sinuous river
channel winds through open, low mountains with exposed rock
formations and stands of juniper-pinon forests; excellent scenic
values with numerous vistas and minimum cultural impact; excellent
area to explore, backpack, and hike; high quality trout fishery;
provides solitude within a wilderness setting. |
|
| Black River |
Greenlee/Apache
Boundary |
Confluence
of E. & W. Forks to 1/4 mile upstream of Forest Rd. 25 Bridge |
12
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F,
W, O |
Perennial.
Riparian vegetation. Varied canyon widths. |
|
| Black River |
Greenlee/Apache
Boundary |
1/4 mile upstream
to 1/4 downstream of FR Bridge |
0
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, F,
W, O |
See initial
comments |
|
| Black River |
Greenlee/Apache
Boundary |
1/4 mile downstream
of FR 25 Bridge to Forest Service Boundary |
8
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F,
W, O |
See initial
comments |
|
| Black River,
East Fork |
Apache, Greenlee |
Black River
confluence to source of North Fork of East Fork Black River |
26
|
1982
|
|
S, R |
Segment includes
the North Fork of the East Fork Black River.
Narrow river channel traverses alpine
meadows and adjoining forest lands; portions of segment provide
outstanding scenery with very little man-made interference;
lower half of river is heavily used for recreation with considerable
use by fishermen.
|
|
| Black River,
East Fork |
Apache |
Diamond Rock
Campground to confluence with West Fork Black River |
8
|
1982/ 1993
|
R
|
S, R, F, W,
H |
See initial
comments |
|
| Black River,
East Fork |
Apache |
Crosby Crossing
to Diamond Rock Campground |
10
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, R, F, W,
H |
Perennial.
Riparian vegetation. Canyon width varies. |
|
| Black River,
West Fork |
Apache |
Forest Boundary
to Forest Road 116 |
3
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, F, H |
Perennial.
Mixed Conifer and Alder/Willow riparian area. Alpine meadows
and narrow canyons. |
|
| Black River,
West Fork |
Apache |
Forest Road
116 to West Fork campground |
7
|
1993
|
W
|
C, O |
See initial
comments |
|
| Black River,
West Fork |
Apache |
West Fork
campground to East Fork Black River |
4
|
1993
|
R
|
R, F, H |
See initial
comments |
|
| Blue River |
Greenlee |
Campbell Blue
River from Hwy 666/191 to Luce Ranch |
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S, F, W, O |
Perennial. |
|
| Blue River |
Greenlee |
Smith Place
to confluence with San Francisco River |
30
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, F, W,
H, C, O |
Perennial.
Partially within Blue Range Primitive Area. |
|
| Blue River |
Greenlee |
Above Luce
Ranch through Smith Place |
19
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R, F, W,
H, C, O |
Perennial.
Partially within Blue Range Primitive Area. |
|
| Bonita Creek |
Graham |
San Carlos
Apache Indian Reservation to confluence with Gila River |
15
|
1993
|
R
|
R, F, W, O |
Variable canyon
width with incised reaches. Mixed broadleaf riparian area with
short stretches of mesquite bosque. |
|
| Boucher Creek |
Coconino |
Entire segment
within Grand Canyon National Park |
2
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F |
Free-flowing
stream through Vishnu Schist, and other older precambrian rocks,
creating a series of waterfalls, pools and habitat for variety
of aquatic wildlife. Extensively hiked. |
|
| Burro Creek |
Mohave |
Scratch Canyon
to Upper Burro Creek Wilderness Area |
14
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F,
W, C |
Broad river
valley and narrow canyons. Mesquite and cottonwood/willow riparian
area. Perennial with intermittent stretches. |
|
| Burro Creek |
Mohave |
Wilderness
boundary near Boulder Creek to Six Mile Crossing |
7
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R, G, F,
W, C |
See initial
comments |
|
| Burro Creek |
Mohave |
Six Mile Crossing
to Highway 93 |
9
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F,
W, C |
See initial
comments |
|
| Burro Creek |
Mohave |
Highway 93
to Big Sandy River |
14
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, F,
W, C |
See initial
comments |
|
| Burro Creek |
Mohave |
Portion with
Upper Burro Creek Wilderness |
8
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F,
W, C |
|
|
| Canada del
Oro |
Pinal, Pima |
(Upper) Headwaters
to 1/4 mile south of road 736 |
6
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Riparian vegetation
scattered along entire length. Rugged, rough, variable canyon. |
|
| Canada del
Oro |
Pinal, Pima |
(Lower) 1/4
mile south of road 736 to Forest Boundary |
3
|
1993
|
R
|
S |
See initial
comments |
|
| Canyon Creek |
Gila |
Canyon Creek
Spring to Fort Apache Reservation boundary |
5
|
1993
|
R
|
W, O |
Pleasant perennial
stream in timber country. |
|
| Cave Creek,
South Fork |
Cochise |
(Upper) Headwaters
to Wilderness Boundary |
6
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, W,
O |
Highly diverse
flora/fauna, spectacular spires, caves, cliffs, and arches.
Narrow deep canyon. Internationally recognized birding spot. |
|
| Cave Creek,
South Fork |
Cochise |
(Lower) Wilderness
Boundary to Cave Creek confluence |
1
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W,
O |
See initial
comments |
|
| Cherry Creek |
Gila |
F.R. 329 to
Billy Lawrence Creek |
18
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W |
Narrow Canyon
just north and east of Sierra Ancha Wilderness. |
|
| Cherry Creek |
Gila |
Billy Lawrence
Creek to Ellison Ranch |
7
|
1993
|
S
|
S, F, W |
See initial
comments |
|
| Chevelon Canyon |
Navajo, Coconino |
Little Colorado
River confluence to Chevelon Canyon Dam |
62
|
1982
|
|
S, W |
The stream
cuts a scenic, steep, twisting canyon through coniferous forests,
evergreen woodland and plains-grassland formations--giving rise
to a varied mosaic of vegetation communities and unusual habitats.
Chevelon Canyon, with its variety of plant and animal species,
has been identified as a potential natural landmark. Native
to the creek is the Little Colorado River spinedace L. vittata,
a minnow of limited distribution in Arizona. A recreation fishery
for trout is located in the upper reaches. |
|
| Chevelon Canyon |
Coconino,
Navajo |
Chevelon Lake
Dam North to Forest Boundary |
16
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, G, F, O |
Largely perennial;
will pool during very dry summers. Riparian vegetation. Deep,
narrow canyon. |
|
| Chitty Creek |
Greenlee |
Headwaters
to East Eagle Creek |
7
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, W |
Maple covered
canyons. |
|
| Chuar Creek |
Coconino |
Entire segment
within Grand Canyon National Park |
4
|
1993
|
W
|
G |
Crosses younger
precambrian rocks, exposed by Butte Fault. |
|
| Cienega Creek |
Santa Cruz,
Pima |
Headwaters
to the Narrows |
10
|
1993
|
S
|
F |
|
|
| Cima (Winn
Falls) Creek and Lower Cave Creek |
Cochise |
(Cima Creek)
Headwaters to Wilderness Boundary |
2
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F,
W, H, O |
Waterfalls,
variable deep canyon and large escarpments. Mixed broadleaf
riparian vegetation from conifer down to mesquite. |
|
| Cima (Winn
Falls) Creek and Lower Cave Creek |
Cochise |
(Lower) Wilderness
Boundary to Forest Boundary (near Portal) |
7
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R, G, F,
W, H, O |
See initial
comments |
|
| Clear Creek |
Coconino |
Entire segment
within Grand Canyon National Park |
4
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F |
Free-flowing
stream through Vishnu Schist, and other older precambrian rocks,
creating a series of waterfalls, pools, and habitat for variety
of aquatic wildlife. Extensively hiked. |
|
| Clear Creek,
East |
Coconino |
Crossing of
Forest Road 96 north to Forest Boundary |
25
|
1993
|
S
|
S, F |
Areas of riparian
vegetation. |
|
| Clear Creek,
West |
Yavapai, Coconino |
Clear Creek
Campground in Sec. 18, T13N, R6E to Clover Creek confluence |
32
|
1982
|
|
S, G |
One of Arizona's
most rugged and pristine streams; steep-walled, red sandstone
canyons are geologically distinct; unique multi-layered riparian
vegetation; access is extremely limited; good quality rainbow
and brown trout fishery. |
|
| Clear Creek,
West |
Coconino,
Yavapai |
Headwaters,
Sec. 14, T.13 N., R.9 E. to Wilderness boundary |
29
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, R, W, O |
Narrow canyon. |
|
| Clear Creek,
West |
Yavapai |
Wilderness
boundary to dispersed camping area Clear Creek C.G. |
7
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, R, W, O |
Broad river
valley. |
|
| Colorado River |
Mohave, Coconino |
Paria Riffle
(RM 1) to 237-Mile Rapid in Grand Canyon National Park |
236
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F,
W, H, C |
Offers a beautifully
layered record covering nearly 2 billion years of geologic time.
Passes through three of North America's four deserts. One of
world's premier white-water rafting rivers. |
|
| Colorado River |
Mojave, Coconino |
Lake Mead
to Glen Canyon Dam |
228
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F,
W, H, C, O |
Flows through
Grand Canyon Natinal Park; magnificent multi-colored gorges
and vistas spanning miles are world famous; heavy recreation
use by river rafters and sports-fishermen; unique geology of
river canyon is world famous; three fish species on rare and
endangered lists; riparian habitat supports great variety of
birdlife and large reptilian populations; at least 14 archaeological
sites present; area is under extensive scientific research and
is constantly used as an educational resource. |
|
| Colorado River |
Mojave, San
Bernadino (CA) |
Upper end
Lake Havasu (Blankenship Bend) to Interstate Highway 40 bridge
crossing in Topock |
11
|
1982
|
|
S,R,W,O |
Pristine stretch
flows through scenic Topock Gorge and Havasu National Wildlife
Refuge; outstanding scenery with premium quality riparian habitat;
excellent opportunities for bird observation in fall/winter;
may provide habitat for endangered Colorado squawfish, bonytail
and razorback sucker; very popular river for a variety of boating
activities. |
CA
|
| Colorado River |
Yuma (AZ),
Imperial (CA) |
Gaging station
below Cibola Lake to Martinez Lake (Fishers Landing) |
31
|
1982
|
|
S, R, W, O |
Traverses
Cibola and Imperial National Wildlife refuges and Picacho State
Recreation Area; high quality riparian habitat with excellent
wildlife values; Picacho area is especially scenic; canoeing
is excellent on this segment; one of few remaining unchanneled
stretches of lower Colorado River. |
CA
|
| Crystal Creek |
Coconino |
Entire segment
within Grand Canyon National Park |
4
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F |
Free-flowing
stream through Vishnu Schist, and other older precambrian rocks,
creating a series of waterfalls, pools, and habitat for variety
of aquatic wildlife. Extensively hiked. |
|
| Deer Creek |
Coconino |
Entire segment
within Grand Canyon National Park |
1
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G |
Highly visible
water fall at its confluence with Colorado River. Very popular
pools. |
|
| Eagle Creek |
Greenlee,
Graham |
Gila River
confluence to confluence with Dry Prong and East Eagle Creek |
58
|
1982
|
|
S, W, O |
Sinuous gravel
channel flows through rugged canyons with vertical walls and
high rock formations; highly scenic canyon supports excellent
riparian habitat; unusual species and diversity of raptors,
high densities of black hawks and golden eagles; known nesting
habitat for the peregrine falcon (endangered species). |
|
| Eagle Creek |
Greenlee,
Graham |
Headwaters
to Sheep Wash |
26
|
1982/ 1993
|
R
|
F, W |
Perennial. |
|
| Fish Creek |
Greenlee |
Forest Road
24 to Black River |
10
|
1993
|
S
|
R, F |
Perennial.
Riparian vegetation. Deep canyon. |
|
| Fossil Creek |
Gila |
Below A.P.S.
dam to Mazatzal Wilderness boundary |
7
|
1993
|
R
|
G, F, W, H,
O |
Intermittant
in upper reach. Large narrow canyon. Special areas of geologic
and historic interest. |
|
| Fossil Creek |
Gila |
Mazatzal Wilderness
boundary to Verde Wild River Area boundary |
7
|
1993
|
W
|
G, F, W, H,
O |
See initial
comments |
|
| Francis Creek |
Mohave |
Public land
boundary to confluence of Burro Creek |
11
|
1993
|
R
|
S, F, W |
Perennial;
Cottonwood/willow riparian area; Narrow canyon. |
|
| Gila River |
Pinal, Gila |
Hayden-Winkelman
Tailings Pond to Coolidge Dam |
32
|
1982
|
|
S, G, O |
River flows
swiftly through a narrow canyon; spectacular gorge in upper
portion with steep cliffs and distinctive geologic strata; dense
riparian vegetation along river bottom with a minimum of cultural
development. |
|
| Gila River |
Grant, Hidalgo |
From San Carlos
Reservoir in AZ confluence with East and West Forks of the Gila
River |
255
|
1982
|
|
S, G, F, W,
C |
River flows
through Gila Wilderness and Gila National Forest; Red Rock Cliff
area has been identified as significant by New Mexico Natural
Areas inventory; area possesses tremendous wildlife diversity
including State endangered species and the richest avifauna
of any riparian system in New Mexico; river provides habitat
for Gila trout, a federally endangered species. |
NM
|
| Gila River |
Graham, Greenlee |
Northeast
corner, Section 31, Township 6 South, Range 28 East to Northeast
corner, Section 3, Township 6 South, Range 30 East |
26
|
1982
|
|
S, G, W |
River flows
through a steep-walled canyon within the Gila Box area; this
region possesses spectacular geology with diverse, variegated
strata; Gila Box offers unexcelled habitat for birds of prey
including the endangered bald eagle; the undeveloped canyon
exhibits outstanding scenic qualities. |
|
| Gila River
(Gila Box) |
Greenlee,
Graham |
Sec. 3 (Guthrie),
T.6 S., R.30 E. to Sec. 26, T.5 S., R.29 E. |
7
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, F,
W, C, O |
Steep cliffs,
colorful bluffs, and deep canyons. Riparian vegetation which
is uncommon in southwest enhances wildlife. Popular rafting
and canoeing area. |
|
| Gila River
(Gila Box) |
Greenlee,
Graham |
Sec. 26, T.5
S., R.29 E. to Sec. 22, T.6 S., R.28 E. |
15
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F,
W, C, O |
See initial
comments |
|
| Gila River
(Gila Box) |
Greenlee,
Graham |
Sec. 22, T.6
S., R.28 E. to Sec. 29, T.6 S., R.28 E. (Brown's Canal) |
4
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, R, G , F,
W, C, O |
See initial
comments |
|
| Gila River
(Middle) |
Gila, Pinal |
Coolidge Dam
to Hook & Line Ranch (Sec. 24, T.3 S., R.17 E.) |
6
|
1982/ 1993
|
R
|
S, G, F, W |
Cuts through
Mescal Mts. forming deep and narrow gorge then passes through
open terrain. Wintering bald eagle habitat. |
|
| Gila River
(Middle) |
Gila, Pinal |
Hook &
Line Ranch to Little Ash Creek |
12
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, G, F, W |
See initial
comments |
|
| Gila River
(Middle) |
Gila, Pinal |
Little Ash
Creek to East edge of Hayden-Winkleman Tailing Ponds |
14
|
1982/ 1993
|
R
|
S, G, F, W |
See initial
comments |
|
| Grant Creek |
Graham |
Headwater
to diversion 0.75 miles from Forest Boundary |
5
|
1993
|
R
|
S, O |
Broadleaf
riparian vegetation up to mixed conifer series. Rugged, variable
steep slopes and falls. |
|
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