Canelo Ranger Station

Canelo Ranger Station, located in the historic ghost town of Canelo, Arizona, is a remarkable example of early 20th-century American Craftsman and Bungalow architecture. Built in the early 1930s by the US Forest Service and the Civilian Conservation Corps, this ranger station is set within the scenic Coronado National Forest, nestled between the Canelo Hills and the Huachuca Mountains. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 and features five contributing buildings, including a residence, office, barn, garage, and pumphouse, all constructed from adobe brick. The site reflects the evolution of the US Forest Service from a custodial role to active resource management, making it a significant historical landmark for both tourists and researchers interested in the region's history and architecture.