City Overview
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Heber / Overgaard The most beautiful place on the earth  The magnificent Mogollon Rim country of Arizona was the perfect hiding place for what we now call Heber - Overgaard. Heber and Overgaard have become a place for summer and winter tourism, with retirement communities perfect for people who enjoy a slower lifestyle. Elk, deer and wild turkey are abundant with an occasional sighting of a bear, wolf or mountain lion. The cool summers draw many people to the surrounding lakes for fishing, boating, camping, and hunting along with many other summer activities in the area. There are several cafes and restaurants, two banks and two grocery stores. The Pine Meadows Country Club is located in Overgaard with a nine hole golf course. The Bison Ranch hosts a herd of buffalo which can be seen as you drive along HWY 260. Heber and Overgaard have experienced growth and progress through the years, while managing to remain dedicated to keeping their small town atmosphere. Here are a few facts about Heber / Overgaard that might prove helpful: Average Elevation: 6,329 Feet Average Temperature: 65.6 F Maximum 30.8 F Minimum Average Annual Rainfall: 17.2 inches Heber / Overgaard is surounded by the Sitgreaves National Forest of over 2 Million Acres. Heber was founded in 1883 by James F. Shelly and Sanford Porter Jr.. Heber was named after one of the presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints, Heber J. Grant. Overgaard, originally called "Oklahoma Flat", had it's name changed to Overgaard in honor of the areas first saw mill owner. Area attractions include: Ancient Ruins - Casa Malpais, Raven Site Painted Desert Grand Canyon Woodland Lake Park National Parks and Monuments Petrified Forest - 75 miles Walnut Canyon - 149 miles Tonto - 121 miles Sunset Crater - 159 miles Wupatki - 169 miles Montezuma Castle - 175 miles Canyon de Chelly - 181 miles Grand Canyon - 232 miles |
