-Remnant of Lake Cochise, a pluvial lake from the Pleistocene era
-Made up of ancient sedimentary deposits, including sand, gravel, silt, and dune sand
-The 595-acre Willcox Playa Wildlife Area is a place for bird watching, photography, and viewing mammals, amphibians, and reptiles
-Over 20,000 sandhill cranes migrate to the playa area each winter, from October to February
-Potential landing site for the Boeing Starliner spacecraft-Over 20,000 sandhill cranes migrate to the playa area each winter, from October to February
-Arizona Important Bird Area (IBA)
-Union Pacific Railroad tracks cross the northwest corner of the playa
-World War II bombing practice target can still be seen (via Google Eath) on the east side
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-Union Pacific Railroad tracks cross the northwest corner of the playa
-World War II bombing practice target can still be seen (via Google Eath) on the east side
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