Largest of the desert cities, Phoenix lies in the huge saucer called "The Valley Of The Sun". An oasis of citrus groves, olive trees, tamarisks, palms, alfalfa, and grain has been made possible by the use of large irrigation ditches. Phoenix began to really grow when water from the Roosevelt Dam was flowing along the ancient canals left by the Hohokam Indians.
In the 4600 block of East Washington can be found the remains of the 800- year old Pueblo Grande, made possible by the original irrigation ditches in the valley. Much of the Indian heritage remains today. There are many historic sites and museums dedicated to this rich Indian heritage. The Heard Museum, is one of the great museums of anthropology in the nation and is noted for its Southwest collections.
There are many beautiful gardens, among them the one that the State Capitol stands in. There is also a zoo in the area. Taliesin West, the architectural school of the late Frank Lloyd Wright, is on Titel Road.
