Situated at the base of the Mogollon Rim, the community lies at an elevation of 5,961 feet (1,817 m),[2] and is located approximately 23.5 miles (37.82 km) northeast of Payson, just off SR 260.

Creekside Cabins turned lucky in the second time when Mary Hope married him and lived with Isadore at Christopher Creek on 160-acre CI Ranch for the rest of her life till through 1903.

Brine, a kind of saltwater, which is strong enough to float an egg, was used by homesteaders to keep meats for longer times, spanning weeks or months.

The military force in pursuit of the Indians included the legendary scouts Tom Horn and Al Sieber.

They, along with the troops and other scouts decided that the burned bear carcass was Christopher and gave it a decent, solemn Christian burial.