Texas Canyon, Natural granite formation in Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Texas Canyon displays massive granite boulders scattered across the landscape, forming natural pathways between the Little Dragoon and Dragoon Mountains.
The Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach route traversed Texas Canyon from 1858 until 1862, connecting Missouri to California through this natural corridor.
The Chiricahua Apache people utilized this territory as their domain, with Chief Cochise establishing defensive positions in the adjacent Dragoon Mountains.
Interstate 10 provides direct entry to Texas Canyon, with a rest area offering facilities for travelers exploring the southeastern region of Arizona.
The geological formations consist of granite spheroid boulders dating back 1.4 billion years, shaped through tectonic uplift and continuous erosion processes.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 32.04641,-110.09522
Latest update: May 18, 2025 13:36
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