Carl Chapman, Phoenix Real Estate Agent

Red Rock is in Southern Arizona . It is in Pinal County. The town is located in the lower Santa Cruz River Valley, along Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson. Tucson is approximately 50 miles southeast of town.

Overview:
Red Rock continues the tradition of the past by being a cattle ranching community. The town sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet. The warm desert climate has a winter low temperature of 40 degrees and a summer high temperature of 100 degrees. Its convenient location along Intewrstate 10, near two metropolitan cities, makes it a great place to live.

History:
In 1860, the Silverbell Mine began its mining of high-grade ore. The mine was located approximately 20 miles northeast of Red Rock. However, in 1883 the copper prices dipped making difficult to mine.
In 1882, Don Yjinio Aguiree came to the area and established the El Rancho de San Francisco ranch. The ranch is located in Red Rock, where the land is prime for cattle grazing. The Aguirre Cattle Company runs thousands of head of cattle in southern Arizona . Red Rock was named for the red butte located near town. The post office was established in 1887. 

Then in 1902, the Imperial Copper Company organized and mining began to boom. A rail line was constructed. The line branched off the Southern Pacific Railroad at Red Rock and headed up the Silverbell Mine. After the construction of the rail line, the area really took off. The Sasco smelter was also built, just outside of Red Rock and people began flocking to the community. Aguiree took advantage of the new mine. He decided to start running freight wagons. The wagons carried ore from the mine to the railroad spur. 

The mining company went bankrupt in 1911, after a shaft fire at the Silverbell Mine. Then another company took over in 1915 and it stayed in operation until 1921.

The tracks of the rail line between the Silverbell and Red Rock were dismantled and the Sasco smelter closed in 1934. This signaled the end of the mining era.

The town of Red Rock continues. Today, the town’s economy is based on agriculture and ranching. Red Rock is a shipping point for a variety of products, such as livestock, cotton, citrus and pecans. The Aguirre Cattle Company continues to prosper. The town remains unincorporated and is known for its scenic views, nearby historic attractions and outdoor activities.

Community Features:
Picacho has a famous outdoor activity situated nearby. Picacho Peak State Park is located in Picacho Pass, along Interstate 10. The park opened in 1968 and provides hiking trails, picnicking and camping. During the springtime, there is a spectacle of wildflowers blooming. The flowers edge the trails at the base of the peak.