Show Low, Mountain settlement in Navajo County, Arizona, US.
Show Low is a mountain settlement in Navajo County in eastern Arizona, sitting at 6,345 feet elevation in the White Mountains region. The altitude brings cooler temperatures than most of the state and pine forests surround the residential areas.
Pioneers founded the settlement around 1870 during westward expansion and established ranches and farms in the territory. The place slowly grew into a supply center for surrounding agricultural operations.
The poker game between two early settlers who decided land ownership by showing the lowest card still echoes in local stories and gives the settlement its name. This playful origin remains part of how residents see their town and talk about where they come from.
A regional airport offers flights to other parts of Arizona and several highways make driving access straightforward. The elevation means visitors should prepare for thinner air and possible snow during winter months.
The area sits near the Mogollon Rim, a sharp escarpment that separates the Colorado Plateau from lower terrain. This geological edge creates a boundary between different climate zones and plant communities.
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