Childs Valley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Childs Valley
Childs Valley Location in Arizona
Length	50 mi (80 km) NW-SE
Width	12 mi (19 km)
Geography
Country	United States
State	Arizona
Region	Sonoran Desert
Districts	Maricopa County, Arizona and Pima County, Arizona
Population center	Ajo, Arizona
Borders on	Sentinel Plain, San Cristobal Valley and Growler Valley
Rivers	Childs Wash and Tenmile Wash

The Childs Valley is a long, flat area of land found in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, a state in the southwestern United States. It's located northwest of a town called Ajo. This valley stretches across two different counties: Pima County in its upper (southern) parts and Maricopa County where it joins the Gila River Valley. The valley runs alongside the Growler Valley and Growler Mountains.

Exploring Childs Valley's Geography

Childs Valley generally runs from the southeast to the northwest. It's a key part of how water flows through this desert region.

Waterways in the Valley

The western part of the upper valley has a stream called Daniels Wash. This wash flows north, then turns west. It eventually meets Growler Wash. Growler Wash is part of the San Cristobal Valley's water system.

The eastern part of the upper Childs Valley contains Childs Wash. This wash is a western branch of the Tenmile Wash system. Childs Wash drains the northwest side of the Little Ajo Mountains. The town of Ajo, Arizona is located on the east side of these mountains.

Mountains Around the Valley

The Crater Range forms the northeast border of Childs Valley. This mountain range also borders the Tenmile Wash area. To the southwest, the Aguila Mountains stand between Childs Valley and the San Cristobal Valley.

Where the Valley Drains

Childs Valley continues to trend northwest. All the water that flows through it eventually drains into the Gila River. It also connects with the Park Valley. This shows how different valleys and washes are connected in the desert.