Northern Arizona
Hierarchical contextual overview of Northern Arizona’s major geographic and human-made landmarks and regions.
Internal
Defines the key internal subregions and features that structure Northern Arizona.
Flagstaff
Flagstaff is a vibrant university city and gateway to the San Francisco Peaks and volcanic landscape of the region.
San Francisco Peaks
_San Francisco Peaks_ are the volcanic remnants and alpine playground directly accessible from Flagstaff and surroundings.
Coconino Plateau
The _Coconino Plateau_ forms the high, expansive surface between the Peaks and Painted Desert, home to forests and Navajo lands.
Nearby
Lists major nearby cities and regions that provide context and access to Northern Arizona.
Prescott
_Prescott_ is a historic city known for its lakes, trail access, and as a gateway to northern and central Arizona terrains.
Phoenix
_Phoenix_ is a sprawling metro center and transition zone to the Sonoran Desert, south of the Navajo and Apache regions.
Lake Powell
_Lake Powell_ is a hydrological and recreational centerpiece on the Arizona-Utah border, known for boatable waters and canyon scenery.
Bordering
Defines the major geographic borders and adjacent landscapes that define and contain Northern Arizona.
Colorado Plateau
The _Colorado Plateau_ is a vast, high-elevation basin-and-plateau region characterized by layered sedimentary rocks, canyonlands, and sparse forests.
San Juan Basin
The _San Juan Basin_ is a sedimentary lowland area known for coal mining, oil and gas, and access to Navajo Nation lands.
Water
Describes key rivers and lakes that define or flow through the region.
Colorado River
_Colorado River_ carves through the Grand Canyon and sustains the Southwest, serving as a primary water source for Arizona downstream.
Lake Powell
_Lake Powell_ is a hydrological and recreational centerpiece on the Arizona-Utah border, known for boatable waters and canyon scenery.