List of valleys of Arizona facts for kids
Arizona is a state in the southwestern United States known for its amazing landscapes. It has many different landforms, including deserts, mountains, and, of course, valleys! A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river or stream flowing through it. Valleys are usually formed by the action of water or glaciers carving out the land over millions of years.
This article lists many of the important valleys found across Arizona. They are organized by the county they are in, and then alphabetically within each county. You'll see that some valleys are mentioned in more than one county because they are very large and stretch across different areas.
Valleys in Arizona by County
Apache County
This county is in the northeastern part of Arizona.
- Bat Canyon
- Beautiful Valley
- Chinle Valley, near the town of Chinle, Arizona
- Monument Valley – This famous valley is known for its towering sandstone buttes. It's a popular spot for movies and photography.
- Red Rock Valley
- Windy Valley (Arizona)
Cochise County
Located in southeastern Arizona, this county has several important valleys.
- Cienega Valley (Arizona)
- San Bernardino Valley
- San Pedro Valley (Arizona), named after the San Pedro River (Arizona) that flows through it.
- San Simon Valley
- Sulphur Springs Valley – This large valley is known for its farming and ranching.
Coconino County
This is one of the largest counties in Arizona, located in the north.
Gila County
Found in the central part of Arizona.
- Salt River Valley – A very important valley where much of Arizona's population lives, including the city of Phoenix.
Graham County
Located in southeastern Arizona.
- Aravaipa Valley, named after Aravaipa Creek
- Gila River Valley
- Gila Valley (Graham County)
- Whitlock Valley, near the Whitlock Mountains
La Paz County
This county is in western Arizona, along the Colorado River.
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Maricopa County
Home to Arizona's capital, Phoenix, this central county has many valleys.
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Mohave County
Located in the northwestern corner of Arizona.
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This county is in the northeastern part of Arizona.
- Kletha Valley
- Monument Valley – Part of this famous valley is also in Apache County.
Pima County
Located in southern Arizona, this county includes the city of Tucson.
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Pinal County
This county is in central Arizona, south of Maricopa County.
- Falcon Valley
- Gila River Valley
Santa Cruz County
Located in southern Arizona, bordering Mexico.
- Cienega Valley (Arizona)
- Gringo Gulch
- San Rafael Valley
Yavapai County
This county is in central Arizona.
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Yuma County
Located in the southwestern corner of Arizona, bordering California and Mexico.
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Major Valley Corridors
Some valleys are so long that they form important "corridors" or pathways across the state. These often follow major rivers.
Valleys in the Gila River Valley Corridor
The Gila River is a major river in Arizona. Many valleys follow its path across the state.
- Gila Valley (Graham County)
- Pleasant Valley (Arizona)
- Rainbow Valley (Arizona)
- Citrus Valley
- Dendora Valley
- Hyder Valley
- Park Valley (Arizona)
- San Cristobal Valley
- Mohawk Valley (Arizona)
- Dome Valley
- Gila Valley (Yuma County)
Valleys in the Lower Colorado River Valley Corridor
The Colorado River forms Arizona's western border, and many valleys are found along its banks.
- Sacramento Valley (Arizona)
- Mohave Valley
- Parker Valley
- Palo Verde Valley
- Gila Valley (Yuma County)
- Yuma Valley
See also
Images for kids
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The Gila River, a tributary of the Colorado, can be seen flowing across southern Arizona on this map. Its valley forms boundaries between several counties in Eastern Arizona.
