Mexican Water, Arizona facts for kids
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Mexican Water, Arizona
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 Mexican Water, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Mexican Water, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Elevation | 4,842 ft (1,476 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 928 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24516 |
Mexican Water is a small community located in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
This community is found within the Navajo Nation, a large area of land belonging to the Navajo people. Mexican Water is about 14 miles (22.5 km) west of Red Mesa. You can also find it about four miles east of Tes Nez Iah along Navajo Route 5056.
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History of Mexican Water
Early Beginnings in 1907
The area where Mexican Water is today started as a trading post in 1907. A trading post was like a general store and meeting place. It was a spot where people could trade goods and supplies.
This first settlement was called Nokaita.
How Mexican Water Got Its Name
The name "Mexican Water" is quite interesting. People believe the name came from some wells that used to be in the area. These wells provided water, but they have since disappeared.
Building a Bridge in 1939
Over time, crossing the local river became difficult. The river's banks had worn away due to erosion. This made it almost impossible to cross safely.
To solve this problem, a bridge was built. It was completed on July 1, 1939. This bridge was located about 3 miles (4.8 km) west of the community. It helped people travel more easily and safely across the river.
