Navajo County

Navajo County is an administrative division in northeastern Arizona that encompasses diverse terrain from mountain ranges to desert plains. The region contains the Petrified Forest National Park, several national forests, and numerous communities of varying sizes.

The territory became a separate administrative unit in 1895 when it was divided from a larger county. This division allowed for more manageable governance of the expanding settlements in the region.

Three Native American communities shape daily life here: the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Their traditions and languages are woven into the fabric of local communities across the region.

The main administrative centers are located in the towns of Holbrook, Show Low, and Winslow, where visitors and residents can access county services. These towns are spread across the region, so plan for driving time between them.

The Holbrook area contains significant mineral deposits that have been industrially extracted for decades. These resources have shaped the economic development of the region.

Location: Arizona

Inception: March 15, 1895

Capital city: Holbrook

Shares border with: Apache County, Graham County, Gila County, Coconino County, San Juan County

Website: http://navajocountyaz.gov

GPS coordinates: 35.49778,-110.28972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:01