Gila Lower Box Wilderness Study Area

A view of the Gila Lower Box Wilderness Study Area
Gila Lower Box Wilderness Study Area
Down along the Gila River

The Gila Lower Box Wilderness Study Area is an 8,904-acre property along the lower Gila River in southern New Mexico. In this area, the Gila River has cut a five mile-long steep-walled canyon 600 feet deep in some areas, creating the "Lower Box." Riparian species such as ash, cottonwood, Arizona sycamore and willow grow in thickets through the canyon. There have been 265 species of birds, 67 mammal species, 12 species of amphibians and 54 reptile species officially recorded as inhabiting the canyon. This is one of the best bird watching areas in New Mexico. There are also cultural features including petroglyphs and rock shelters through the canyon.

An ancient rock structure in the Gila Lower Box Wilderness Study Area
A prehistoric stone structure in the canyon
Map of the Gila Lower Box Wilderness Study Area
Gila Lower Box Wilderness Study Area map
Gila Lower Box Wilderness Study Area
Bureau of Land Management - Las Cruces Field Office
1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001
575-525-4300
Latitude: 32.09762861°N Longitude: 107.6263697°W

Photos and map are courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management