Dove Mountain: A brief 10,000 year history.
A backdrop this dramatic deserves a great story and Dove Mountain certainly has one.
The history of life in what is now the Greater Tucson area begins around 10,000 B.C. with the migrations of Paleo-Indian and archaic hunters and gatherers. Whether or not there has been continuous habitation is unclear, evidence of agricultural settlements along the Santa Cruz River dating from around 1000 B.C. is clear and suggests this area is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited areas in all of North America.
In the 1400s, the Hohokam Indians carved their stories into solid rock and these priceless petroglyphs are preserved in our community for future generations to enjoy.
The original homesteader of what is now Dove Mountain was rancher Eugene “Cush” Cayton. Cayton, a multitalented man, memorialized his life in a collection of poetry. A solitary cattle chute remains as a romantic reminder of the time when this land was a working ranch.
Deeply respectful of the land and traditions of this special area, David Mehl of Cottonwood Properties is developer and de facto curator of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dove Mountain. His vision and stewardship for the community has guided the development of the entire Dove Mountain region, preserving the natural beauty of this extraordinary environment, with nearly one-third of the 6,200 acres preserved as open space for native vegetation and animal life.
Homeowners at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dove Mountain can be assured that the sights, the fresh desert smells, the peace and the presence of this special place will be yours forever.
Your own Dove Mountain story is just beginning.
