Point of Rocks, Arizona facts for kids
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Point of Rocks, Arizona
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 Point of Rocks, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Point of Rocks, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-56875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24568 |
Point of Rocks is a small place located in Maricopa County, Arizona, in the United States. It is known as a "populated place," which means people live there, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town.
About Point of Rocks
Point of Rocks is situated in a desert area of Arizona. It sits at an elevation of about 623 feet (190 meters) above the level of the sea. This means it's not very high up, but it's still above the surrounding flat lands.
Where is Point of Rocks Located?
This interesting spot is found right on the Gila River. The Gila River is an important waterway that flows through Arizona. Point of Rocks is also located within the Gila Bend Indian Reservation. This reservation is home to the Gila River Indian Community.
What is a Populated Place?
You might wonder what a "populated place" is. It's an area where people live, but it's not set up as a formal city or town with its own mayor and city council. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county, like Maricopa County in this case. The county government helps manage services for places like Point of Rocks.
