Willcox,
established in
1880, is in the
northern part
of the Sulphur
Springs Valley,
which cuts through
Cochise County
for nearly 100
miles. Located
on I-10 halfway
between Phoenix
and El Paso, the
town was once
known as the Cattle
Capital of the
nation. Cattle
are still an important
aspect of the
economy, and a
large livestock
auction is held
in Willcox. A
well-established
"U-Pick-It"
industry provides
fresh produce
for all of southern
Arizona.
