Bates Well Ranch, Historic cattle ranch in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona.
Bates Well Ranch includes corrals, outbuildings, windmills, and a main ranch house constructed from materials found in the Sonoran Desert region.
W.B. Bates established the original well in 1870, and Henry Gray later developed the property into a major cattle operation from 1935 to 1976.
The Tohono O'odham people named this location for its abundant saguaro fruit, which they collected during their annual June harvests.
The ranch stands as a preserved historic district within the National Monument, requiring visitors to obtain proper permits for access and exploration.
The main ranch house, relocated from Growler Mine in 1942, demonstrates frontier resourcefulness through its construction using entirely recycled materials.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 32.16833,-112.95028
Latest update: March 11, 2025 23:48
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