Moccasin, Arizona facts for kids
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Moccasin, Arizona
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Location in Mohave County, Arizona
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 Moccasin, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Moccasin, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Mohave |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,092 ft (1,552 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 69.19/sq mi (26.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP Code |
86022 (Fredonia)
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| GNIS feature ID | 8145 |
| FIPS code | 04-47190 |
Moccasin is a small community in Mohave County, Arizona, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for counting people. Moccasin is located inside the Kaibab Indian Reservation.
In 2020, about 53 people lived in Moccasin. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 89 people lived there. The community of Kaibab is right next to Moccasin, to its south.
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What's in a Name?
How Moccasin Got Its Name
People believe Moccasin got its name in the late 1800s. The story says that someone found a shoe-print shaped like a moccasin near a spring in the area. This unique footprint then inspired the name for the community.
Where is Moccasin?
Location in Arizona
Moccasin is located in the northwestern part of Arizona. It sits within Mohave County. The area is known for its beautiful desert landscapes and connection to the Kaibab Indian Reservation.
Nearby Communities
The community of Kaibab is located directly south of Moccasin. These two places are close neighbors within the larger region.
