Coconino County

Coconino County is an administrative district in northern Arizona that includes areas with pine forests, plateaus, and dry landscapes. Flagstaff serves as the county seat and central hub for government offices and public services across the region.

The area was separated from Yavapai County territory in 1891 after railroad construction in the 1880s brought more people to the region. The new district developed around timber industries, ranching, and later tourism.

The name comes from the word "Kohonino," a term that nearby settlers used for the Havasupai people who lived in the area. Many residents today work in jobs tied to the region's forests, tourism sites, and university campuses.

Travelers should be prepared for changing elevations as weather and temperature shift quickly between forested areas and lower sections. Most public offices and services are located in Flagstaff, where health facilities and educational institutions are also found.

A large meteor crater within the district boundaries served as a training site for moon travelers in the 1960s. Astronauts tested equipment and procedures there in an environment that resembled the lunar surface.

Location: Arizona

Inception: 1891

Capital city: Flagstaff

Shares border with: Mohave County, Yavapai County, Gila County, Navajo County, San Juan County, Kane County

Website: http://coconino.az.gov

GPS coordinates: 35.70000,-111.50000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:19