Canyon Diablo, Arizona
Canyon Diablo is a ghost town in Coconino County, Arizona, United States on the edge of the arroyo Canyon Diablo. The community was settled in 1880 and died out in the early 20th century.
Canyon Diablo, Arizona | |
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Canyon Diablo in its heyday, c. 1890 | |
Canyon Diablo, Arizona Location in the state of Arizona Canyon Diablo, Arizona Canyon Diablo, Arizona (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 35°09′46″N 111°07′04″WCanyon Diablo | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Elevation | 5,433 ft (1,656 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
The town, which is about 12 mi (19 km) northwest of Meteor Crater, was the closest community to the crater when portions of the meteorite were removed. Consequently, the meteorite that struck the crater is officially called the "Canyon Diablo Meteorite."
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