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National Park Service: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in the Sonoran Desert, in Arizona, was declared a national monument to preserve the ecological wonders it houses. Peruse the history, culture, nature and science. Teachers, be sure to check out the...
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National Park Service: Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
The youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau, Sunset Crater, has been standing tall and setting the landscape and ecosystem for over 900 years. Explore the history, culture, nature and science connected with Sunset Crater and the greater...
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National Park Service: Walnut Canyon National Monument
Equally rich in history and science, Walnut Canyon National Monument is located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The monument was initially constructed by Sinagua, an ancient culture of farmers, the land is now home to a variety of wildlife....
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: Arizona State Maps
This site from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory provides several maps of Arizona including a county map, shaded relief map, and a satellite image.
Other
Arizona State Parks
Contains information about Arizona State Parks including a map of state parks.
NSTATE
Net State: The Geography of Arizona
NetState provides a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Arizona. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Arizona Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about the agricultural industry in Arizona. Find bulleted facts on the Arizona climate, soil characteristics, crops grown, and animals raised.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Grand Canyon Became a National Park
The Grand Canyon officially became a National Park on February 26, 1919. This article features actual photos and a description of this historic event.