Tempe Butte, Volcanic summit in Tempe, United States.
Rising to 1,495 feet in elevation, Tempe Butte features andesite rock formations and supports native desert plants including saguaro and barrel cactus.
The Hohokam people left their mark on Tempe Butte through petroglyphs and pottery fragments, while settlers in the 1870s named it after the Vale of Tempe in Greece.
The 60-foot gold-painted letter 'A' on the butte, installed by Arizona State University in 1965, represents a long-standing tradition of community celebrations.
Multiple hiking trails provide access to the summit, offering views of Arizona State University campus and downtown Tempe from various vantage points.
Sun Devil Stadium, home to ASU football games, sits within the natural contours of Tempe Butte, integrating sports architecture with geological formations.
Location: Tempe
GPS coordinates: 33.42827,-111.93585
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:49
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