Mohave County

Mohave County is an administrative district in northwestern Arizona that includes desert terrain, mountain chains, and portions of the Colorado River. The landscape shifts between barren flats, rocky hills, and riverside zones, where small towns and scattered settlements spread across a wide area.

The county formed in 1864 during Arizona's territorial period and grew through mining ventures and railroad construction in the Southwest. Gold strikes and silver mines attracted settlers who built new communities along trade routes.

Historic Route 66 crosses the county and remains visible through preserved gas stations, diners, and motor lodges in Seligman and other communities. Travelers can spot original neon signs and buildings from the 1930s and 1940s along this stretch, preserving the character of early car culture.

Kingman serves as the administrative seat and offers public facilities along with access via Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 93. Travelers find services, fuel stations, and rest stops there that work as a starting point for exploring the surrounding area.

Lake Havasu City houses the original London Bridge, shipped stone by stone from England and rebuilt over a channel in 1971. The bridge now connects the mainland to a man-made island and serves as a pedestrian walkway lined with shops and cafés.

Location: Arizona

Inception: 1864

Capital city: Kingman

Shares border with: Washington County, La Paz County, Kane County, Coconino County, Yavapai County, San Bernardino County, Clark County, Lincoln County

Website: http://mohavecounty.us

GPS coordinates: 35.68194,-113.86306

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:31