Garces National Forest
Garces National Forest was established by the U.S. [Forest Service] in Arizona on July 1, 1908 with from portions of Baboquivari [National Forest|Baboquivari], Tumacacori and Huachuca National Forests. It was named in honor of Franciscan missionary Father Francisco Garcés – an early explorer of southwestern North America including Arizona and southern California. On July 1, 1911 the forest was combined with Coronado National Forest and the name was discontinued.