Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA

Chandler is a community in Maricopa County, Arizona, set within the Sonoran Desert and the mountain basins of the Southwest. Chandler began as an irrigated agricultural town and became a major center for semiconductor manufacturing. Much of its historic form emerged as Indigenous history, irrigation and later rail and highway growth shaped the region, with later suburban and commercial growth adding new layers. Technology, construction, tourism and regional services support the modern economy. Natural and built landmarks make the area recognizable to residents and visitors alike.