Indian Ruins In The
Arizona White Mountains

Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark.

The Kinishba Ruins site is located about 4 miles west of Fort Apache in Arizona's White Mountains area of Northeastern Arizona. The Ruins were once occupied by Zuni and Hopi ancestors until about 1400AD. The Ruins were partly reconstructed in the 1930s and in 1993 the site was placed on Congress's "Priority 1" list of threatened National Historic Landmarks. Visitors to Kinishba Ruins are required to enter at the White Mountain Cultural Center and Museum where admission to the museum includes access to the ruins. Interpretive guides are available. For schedules and more information, contact the following.

Fort Apache Historic Park
Information Line: (928) 338-4525
The Museum: (928) 338-4625
Apache Office of Tourism: (928) 338-1230

Casa Malpais in Springerville.

Casa Malpais is an ancient Puebloan site that was occupied for about 200 years before it was abandoned by the Mogollon People for mysterious reasons in about 1400AD. The ruins site is located in Springerville, Arizona in the White Mountains area overlooking the Little Colorado River. The site is a National Historic Landmark and is only accessible via guided tours that begin at the Casa Malpais Visitor Center. For schedules and other information, contact the following.

Casa Malpais Visitor Center and Museum
318 E. Main Street, Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-5375

Raven Site Indian Ruins.

The Raven Indian Ruins are located about 12 miles north of Springerville AZ above the Little Colorado River in the Arizona White Mountains. This Prehistoric pueblo was occupied by ancient native peoples about 100AD through 1400AD. The museum at the site features artifacts, exhibits. gift store, restaurant and RV parking. The Raven Ruins permits hands-on excavation and includes hiking paths where petroglyphs can be viewed. Raven Site is open May thru September and conducts tours. For more information and schedules, contact the following.

Raven Indian Ruins
12 miles North of Springerville, Arizona
(928) 333-5857

Little Bear Archaeological Site.

The Little Bear Archaeological Site in located on the X Diammond & MLY Ranch within the scenic South Fork Canyon in Springerville. The ruins were occupied during 800 to 1100AD. Archaeological programs can include participation in day excavations. For more information, contact the following.

Little Bear Archaeological Site
X Diamond & MLY Ranch
Springerville, Arizona
(928) 333-2286

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