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Round Valley, Arizona
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 Round Valley, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Round Valley, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Gila |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.79 sq mi (12.40 km2) |
| • Land | 4.79 sq mi (12.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,760 ft (1,450 m) |
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| • Total | 459 |
| • Density | 95.90/sq mi (37.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85541
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-61448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582855 |
Round Valley is a small community in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It is not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2010, about 487 people lived there.
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Where is Round Valley Located?
Round Valley is in the northern part of Gila County. It sits just south of the larger town of Payson. The community covers a total area of about 4.79 square miles (12.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Roads and Travel in Round Valley
Arizona State Route 87 is an important road for Round Valley. This highway is also called the Beeline Highway. It forms the western edge of the community. From Round Valley, you can travel north about 3 miles (5 km) to reach the center of Payson.
Who Lives in Round Valley?
The number of people living in Round Valley is counted by the U.S. Census Bureau. This count helps us understand the population of the area.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Round Valley was 487 people in 2010. By 2020, the population was 459 people.
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| 2020 | 459 | — | |
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The History of Round Valley
Round Valley has a rich history, especially related to ranching. It was once home to the famous Gibson Ranch.
The Gibson Ranch Story
In 1881, a man named Joseph Gibson moved to the area. He started a ranch there, which became known as the Gibson Ranch. Joseph was a busy person. He worked as a freighter, carrying goods for others. He also delivered mail and, of course, managed his ranch. He helped set up mail service to a place called Gisela. He was the first person to deliver mail to that area.
In 1892, Joseph Gibson passed away. His wife, Ruth, continued to live there for some time. In 1904, she sold the ranch to Bill and Harvey Colcord. Later, Joseph's son, Wash Gibson, bought the ranch back. Even later, Wash's son, Randall Gibson, owned the ranch. Randall used a special brand for his cattle, called U Lazy Y.
In 1881, Joseph Gibson moved to what is now Round Valley and established a ranch there. He worked as a freighter, mail carrier, and of course, rancher. He was instrumental in establishing a mail service to Gisela and was the first mail carrier to that area. In 1892, Joseph died in Globe due to a crushed leg. His wife, Ruth, sold the ranch at Round Valley to Bill and Harvey Colcord in 1904. Her son, Wash Gibson, later bought it back. Then even later on, Wash's son, Randall Gibson, owned the ranch. Randall branded U Lazy Y.
See also
In Spanish: Round Valley (Arizona) para niños
