Apache Junction, Desert city at Superstition Mountains, Arizona, United States
Apache Junction extends across 35 square miles of land between Pinal and Maricopa counties, with the Superstition Mountains rising to the east.
The settlement formed at the intersection of Apache Trail and US Route 60, receiving its official incorporation as a city in 1978.
The Superstition Mountain Museum preserves regional artifacts and movie sets from the former Apacheland studios that operated in the area.
The city experiences temperatures ranging from 17°F to 119°F, with an annual precipitation of 12.55 inches in its semi-arid climate.
Goldfield Ghost Town, established in 1893 near Apache Junction, maintains original mining structures and equipment from its operational period.
Location: Pinal County
Location: Maricopa County
Inception: 1978
Elevation above the sea: 525 m
Website: https://apachejunctionaz.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.41500,-111.54611
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:54
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