Coconino County, Arizona, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Coconino County lies in northern Arizona, with Flagstaff as its county seat. Its landscapes include the Grand Canyon, San Francisco Peaks, high desert plateaus and extensive forests. The county was created in 1891 from part of Yavapai County. Railroads and lumber helped shape its communities, while tourism, outdoor recreation, education and scientific research remain important activities. Several sovereign Tribal Nations have deep historical and continuing connections to lands within the region.