Bosque, Arizona facts for kids
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Bosque, Arizona
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 Bosque, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Bosque, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 623 |
| FIPS code | 04-07240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24334 |
Bosque is a small, populated area located in Maricopa County, Arizona, in the United States. It's not a big city, but rather a place where people live. It sits about 981 feet (299 meters) above sea level.
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Discovering Bosque, Arizona
Bosque is a specific location in the state of Arizona. It is known as a "populated place." This means it's an area where people live, but it might not have a formal city government or specific borders like a town.
Where is Bosque?
Bosque is found in the sunny state of Arizona, which is in the southwestern part of the United States. Specifically, it's located within Maricopa County. This county is one of the largest in Arizona and includes the big city of Phoenix.
What's in a Name?
The name "Bosque" is quite interesting! It comes from the Spanish word for "forest grove" or "woodland." This name was chosen because, a long time ago, there were many beautiful groves of trees in the area.
The Trees and the Railroad
Sadly, these original tree groves were cut down. This happened during the 1890s. The wood from the trees was used by the local railroad. Railroads needed a lot of wood for things like train tracks and fuel for steam engines. So, the very thing that gave Bosque its name eventually disappeared.
Elevation of Bosque
Bosque is located at an elevation of about 981 feet (which is about 299 meters) above sea level. This means it's nearly 1,000 feet higher than the ocean's surface.
