Heber-Overgaard

Heber-Overgaard is a wonderful, small community that offers multiple community facilities including a library, 40-acre park, and many athletic facilities: baseball, football and Little League fields; basketball, volleyball, tennis and racquet ball courts; and a 9-hole regulation length golf course.  It was founded on dry farming and ranching while tourism, retirement and timbering are the basis for present day industry. The Heber-Overgaard schools, government offices, retail, restaurants and construction have expanded the recent economy.  Heber is a full-time home to many and to others, at an elevation of over 6600 feet, it is a place to escape the heat during the summer months. Immediately south of Heber-Overgaard is the Mogollon Rim, a steep escarpment ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 feet from the base to the highest plateau. The Rim divides the northern plateau region from the lower central and southern areas. The Rim offers scenic views and numerous man-made lakes ideal for fishing. Fishing and hunting for elk, deer, turkey, antelope and bear can be pursued through the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Fishing, in nearby trout streams, is popular. There are also picnic and camping facilities available within the area. Other scenic attractions in the area include what is known as the Rim Lakes: Black Canyon Lake, Willow Springs Lake, Woods Canyon Lake, Chevelon Canyon Lake, the Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery and Chevelon Butte. One favorite activies is photographing the wild horses known as the Heber Wild Horses.