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Kingman ~ The Heart of Historic Route 66

Mohave County is geographically the second largest county in the state of Arizona. At 8,486,400 acres, it is the fifth largest county in the United States. The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages and owns 55% of the land in Mohave County.  Most of it is classified as desert. The elevations range from 482 feet above sea level located at Lake Havasu City, 3,340 in Kingman and 8,417 at the top of Hualapai Peak.

Due to its proximity from Southern California, Las Vegas and Phoenix the Kingman area continues to be the business route and regional trade and service center for northwestern Arizona. Click here for the location of Kingman. The population has grown 16.1% from 2000 to 2004 and the U.S. Census Bureau showed it in the 100 fastest growing counties in 2004.

1990   93,497

2000   155,032

2002   166,465

2004   179,981

The weather in Mohave County is typical of what many think of when they think of the dry desert. Temperatures average about 92 degrees in July but can get up to 105. Low temperatures in January average around 51 but it can get down to 40. There is an average of less than 10 inches per year of rain and it does snow in the higher elevations making perfect for winter and summer sports and outdoor activities.

The Colorado River, Lake Mead, Lake Havasu and Lake Mohave make this the hot spot place to be for water sports in Arizona! The county boasts 1,000 miles of shoreline! There is excellent fishing, boating, swimming, and other spring & summer sports. 14 miles southeast of Kingman is beautiful Hualapai Mountain Park offering overnight camping, picnicking and hiking. Hualapai Mountain offers five interconnecting trails within a ten mile trail system.

Mohave County also has the longest stretch of historic Route 66. Route 66 paralleled the railroad and after World War II the area along Route 66 prospered as millions headed westward to California. I have traveled many parts of Route 66 while out exploring land through the Western United States. The remnants of the old as well as the still thriving businesses are a great sight to see! But don't just see - be sure and stop and buy a rock or a burger! Keep Route 66 alive! : )

Before Kingman became the county seat it was located at Mineral Park, Cerbat, Hardyville, and Mohave City, none of which exist today. The story told by old timers is that in the dark of the night, a group of Kingmanites stole all the county records from the Mineral Park Courthouse and moved them to a temporary courthouse in Kingman. Mineral Park citizens cried "thieves" but a county election was held in November of 1886 which passed and gave Kingman the county seat.

Downtown Kingman and the golf course along the interstate on the west side of town.

What a beautiful visit in late February of 2005. With all of the rain they received the valley was a plush green carpet! It was my first time seeing it this color and it is amazing how it comes to life! A few of the locals were out enjoying a sunny morning - it doeesn't get any better than this! I also snapped a few photos of businesses in Kingman.

The Colorado River by Topac along the state border of California and just outside of Laughlin, Nevada. Laughlin is less than a 30 minute drive from Kingman and a great spot if your looking for Nevada gambling and slot fun. The Colorado River offers so many water sports to this area and I have seen boats with skiers and jet skis racing along it!

Black Mountain Valley School and Golden Junior High and another view of the river outside of Laughlin.

A few of the desert plants this area is known for and one of the beautiful majestic mountains that make this area interesting!

One of the locals is hidden in this tree - we've given you a close up to see what they look like! They blend so well!

This was taken as we journeyed northeast out of Kingman through Hackberry taking the back way. It is a beautiful agricultural valley worth checking out for a pretty drive! The second picture is taken just west of Kingman as you get close to town - a very interesting alternative house structure. There doesn't seem to ever be enough time to get a good look as you pass so quickly by along the freeway but I try! Very cool!

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