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For those seeking a blend of rural tranquility near the City of Tucson, St. David Springs offers a unique opportunity to develop a Lifestyle Farm Block with a custom home in a water-rich, scenic environment. The surrounding mountains and geological features not only define the scenic beauty of St. David Springs but also contribute to its ecological diversity and historical significance. 8 Miles north, St. David, Arizona, a historic community in Cochise County, was founded in 1877 by Mormon settlers. Its origins trace back to the Mormon Battalion's 1846 march through the San Pedro River Valley during The 1887 Sonoran Earthquake, with an estimated magnitude between 7.6 and 8.1, profoundly impacted St. David, Arizona, particularly its water systems. Before the earthquake, St. David featured marshlands and water pools. The earthquake's seismic impact changed the surface water accumulation, especially in the St David Springs area with fresh artesian flowing water and ponds The earthquake also caused the San Pedro River to sink underground in certain areas, disrupting traditional surface water sources and necessitating the development of new water supply methods. Development of Artesian Wells the Mexican-American War. The 1887 Sonoran Earthquake
In response to the altered hydrology, local residents began drilling artesian wells. Notably, in 1894, the McRae brothers discovered a significant artesian water source at a depth of 276 feet, yielding 30 gallons per minute.
This finding contributed to the St David Springs water source. There are 30 wells on the Lifestyle Lots of the St David Springs. One well in particular delivers 45 gallons of sweet water per minute without the aid of a pump
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