Gila Bend, Desert town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.
Gila Bend stands at an elevation of 224 meters, positioned where the Gila River creates a natural 90-degree curve in southwestern Arizona.
The settlement emerged in 1865 near an abandoned Native American rancheria, later developing into a railroad town when tracks were laid in 1880.
The Annual Desert Shrimp Festival brings together local residents to celebrate regional cuisine and community traditions in this agricultural region.
The town serves as a strategic rest point for travelers on Interstate 8, offering essential services approximately 50 miles southwest of Phoenix.
The Painted Rocks State Historic Park near Gila Bend displays ancient petroglyphs that marked territorial boundaries between indigenous tribes.
Location: Maricopa County
Location: Arizona
Inception: 1872
Elevation above the sea: 224 m
Website: http://gilabendaz.org
GPS coordinates: 32.95000,-112.72472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
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