Planning a ghost town road trip to Socatoon Station puts you on the trail of the legendary Butterfield Overland Mail route, which operated from 1858 to 1861 across nearly 2,800 miles of rugged Southwest terrain. You’ll find the site four miles east of Sacaton, about 40 miles southeast of Phoenix on sovereign Gila River Indian Community land. No structures remain, so preparation and respect are essential before you go. There’s far more to this forgotten desert stop than meets the eye.
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2 What Was Socatoon Station, Arizona?…