San Simon Valley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids San Simon Valley |
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| Length | 65 mi (105 km) |
| Width | 20 mi (32 km) |
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| Location | New Mexico/Arizona |
| Borders on | San Simon, AZ–Peloncillo Mountains-NE Dos Cabezas Mtns–Chiricahua Mtns-W & SW Bowie, Arizona-NW Road Forks, NM–Lordsburg-E Rodeo, NM-S |
The San Simon Valley is a wide, flat area of land located in the southwestern United States. It sits mostly in Arizona, specifically in the northeast part of Cochise County, Arizona and the southeast part of Graham County, Arizona. A small piece of the valley also reaches into Hidalgo County, New Mexico in New Mexico.
This valley stretches mainly from north to south. However, its northern section turns a bit, running from northwest to southeast. The San Simon Valley acts like a natural divider. To its west, you'll find the Chiricahua Mountains, Dos Cabezas Mountains, and Pinaleño Mountains. To its east are the Peloncillo Mountains and the smaller Whitlock Mountains.
Valley Geography
The lowest part of the San Simon Valley is at its northern end. Here, the San Simon River begins. This river doesn't always have water; it's often dry. It flows northwest through the valley towards Safford, Arizona in Graham County. Eventually, it joins the larger Gila River.
At its southern end, the San Simon Valley connects with another valley called the San Bernardino Valley. This second valley runs from southwest to northeast. The very beginning, or "head," of the San Simon Valley is where these two valleys meet. This spot is near the town of Apache, Arizona.
Travel and Roads
Two important roads cross the San Simon Valley. Interstate 10 goes across the valley from east to west. U.S. Route 191 travels north from Interstate 10 all the way to Safford. North of the valley's end are the tall White Mountains.
Ancient Culture
The San Simon Valley is famous for its ancient pottery. Native American people who lived here long ago made these special ceramic items. One type of pottery is called Nine Mile Polychrome. It was named after a place in the valley where it was found. This pottery is part of a larger group known as Roosevelt Red Ware.
See also
In Spanish: Valle de San Simón (Arizona) para niños
