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City	Greenlee
State	Arizona (AZ)
County	Greenlee County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix)

Latitude	33.24056
Longitude	-109.283153
Population	9,346
Density	5.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	85533, 85532
Area Code	480
County Seat	Clifton

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About Greenlee, Arizona

Greenlee is a locality in Greenlee County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,346. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Greenlee is located at 33.2406°N, 109.2832°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP codes: 85533, 85532.

Greenlee occupies a rugged expanse of high-desert terrain where the golden light of dusk lingers long against the jagged silhouette of Table Top. It lies 36.6 miles northeast of Graham, AZ (from Graham, AZ: bearing 46°T), and is situated 13.1 miles north of Clifton. The ground in Greenlee falls within the sprawling boundaries of the Apache National Forest, creating a landscape defined by deep silence and the scent of dry pine. A short distance away, the waters of Pigeon Creek carve a narrow path through the dusty earth, while the gentle cascade of Sardine Falls provides a rare, cool respite from the heat. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the terrain opens into the quiet basin of Buck Park, where the horizon stretches toward an infinite sky. Walking along the H L Canyon Eleven Trail, one senses the profound stillness that settles over the land as the sun dips below the western ridges.

Greenlee grew from the labor of those who sought to uncover the hidden wealth buried deep within the earth. The local economy remains tethered to the extraction of resources, a pursuit that has shaped the rhythm of daily life for generations. Much of the region’s stability relies on the careful management of the nearby Clifton Ranger District, which balances the needs of industry with the preservation of the land. When the work shifts end, the heavy stillness of the desert returns, interrupted only by the occasional sound of machinery or the shifting of loose stone. Those who dwell in Greenlee recognize that the prosperity of the region is etched in the mineral-rich soil and the endurance of its people. Even the Tailings Water Reclamation Reservoir serves as a quiet reminder of the intersection between human necessity and the stark, demanding environment.

Greenlee fosters a culture of independence, where the character of the people is as resilient and weathered as the sandstone walls surrounding them. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, dictated by the intense heat of the afternoons and the cool, sharp clarity of the nights. While the region is largely defined by its isolation, it retains a distinct identity born from the shared experience of living in a remote wilderness. Residents often gather to observe the changing seasons, finding beauty in the way monsoon thunderheads gather over the high country to break the long, dry spells. The area remains a place where the grandeur of the landscape eclipses the fame of any single individual, ensuring that the focus stays on the land itself. Visitors who find their way to Greenlee often leave with a deeper appreciation for the quiet, unadorned truth of a life lived close to the elements.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Apache National Forest (National Forest) — locality lies within · 1.8M acres
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 4.2 mi, 180° S
Blue Range Primitive Area (National) (National Conservation Area) — 9.7 mi, 017° N · 180k acres
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 13.2 mi, 183° S
Lower San Francisco Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 13.6 mi, 090° E · 7,142 acres
Gila National Forest (National Forest) — 13.6 mi, 090° E · 2.7M acres
Hell Hole Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 16.5 mi, 124° SE · 20k acres
Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (National Conservation Area) — 18.4 mi, 184° S · 24k acres
Blue Range Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 22.5 mi, 037° NE · 29k acres
Official Scenic Historic Marker (Monument) — 23.6 mi, 069° E
Leopold Vista Historical Monument (Monument) — 26.5 mi, 098° E
Apache Box Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 26.6 mi, 142° SE
Gila Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 26.9 mi, 086° E · 560k acres
Mogollon Museum (Museum) — 30.0 mi, 069° E
Graves (Monument) — 30.0 mi, 108° E
Civilian Conservation Corps Sanchez Campsite (Historic Ruins) — 31.3 mi, 213° SW
Buena Vista Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 31.8 mi, 210° SW
The People (Public Artwork) — 37.4 mi, 221° SW
Stargazer 5 (Cinema) — 38.1 mi, 223° SW
Fisherman's Point (Viewpoint) — 48.8 mi, 149° SE
Butterfly Lodge Museum (Museum) — 54.6 mi, 350° N
Webb Theater (Theatre) — 66.0 mi, 119° SE
Fine Arts Center Theater (Theatre) — 66.0 mi, 119° SE
Graham Gymnasium Historic Site (Attraction) — 66.1 mi, 119° SE
Silver City Water Works Building Historic Site (Attraction) — 66.2 mi, 118° SE
Western New Mexico University Museum (Museum) — 66.2 mi, 119° SE
Light Hall Historic Site (Attraction) — 66.3 mi, 119° SE
Bowden Hall Historic Site (Attraction) — 66.3 mi, 119° SE
Battle of Apache Pass (Registered Battlefield) — 76.3 mi, 187° S

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