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Litchfield Junction, Arizona
Litchfield Junction, Arizona is located in Arizona
Litchfield Junction, Arizona
Litchfield Junction, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Litchfield Junction, Arizona is located in the United States
Litchfield Junction, Arizona
Litchfield Junction, Arizona
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arizona
County Maricopa
Elevation
965 ft (294 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (MST)
Area code(s) 623
FIPS code 04-41260
GNIS feature ID 24496

Litchfield Junction is a small community located in Maricopa County, in the state of Arizona. It is known as a "populated place," which means people live there, but it doesn't have its own city government.

This area sits about 965 feet (294 meters) above sea level. That's like being on top of a very tall building!

What is an Unincorporated Area?

Litchfield Junction is an unincorporated area. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city government or mayor.

Instead, it's part of the larger Maricopa County. The county government helps manage things like roads, public safety, and other services for the people living in Litchfield Junction.

Where is Litchfield Junction Located?

Litchfield Junction is found in the southwestern part of Arizona, a state known for its deserts and warm weather. It's located within Maricopa County, which is one of the largest counties in Arizona and home to the state capital, Phoenix.

The name "Junction" often means a place where roads or railways meet. While the exact reason for its name isn't detailed here, it suggests it might have been an important meeting point in the past.

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