National Monument · Arizona, United States
Tonto National Monument
Tonto National Monument is a national monument in Arizona, United States, covering 1,120 acres (453 ha), established in 1907.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Arizona, United States |
| Area | 1,120 acres (453 ha) |
| Established | 1907 |
| Coordinates | 33.6569° N, 111.0940° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Tonto National Monument
Tonto National Monument is a National Monument in the Superstition Mountains, in Gila County of central Arizona. The area lies on the northeastern edge of the Sonoran Desert ecoregion, an arid habitat with annual rainfall of about 16 inches (400 mm). The Salt River runs through this area, providing a rare, year-round source of water.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) · Phoenix, United States · 54.7 miles away
- Tucson International Airport (TUS) · Tucson, United States · 106.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tonto National Monument?
Tonto National Monument is in Arizona, United States (33.6569° N, 111.0940° W).
When was Tonto National Monument established?
Tonto National Monument was established in 1907, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Tonto National Monument?
Tonto National Monument covers 1,120 acres (453 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonto_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/tont/ — Official park page.