- Elevation, modelled
- 937 m
- Tallest summit within 13.8 miles
- Mazatzal Peak2,403 m · 8.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- From the Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Road22.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 19:41local time
- Coordinates
- 33.9808, -111.3527
Cottonwood Spring is a spring in Arizona, at a modelled 937 m. Mazatzal Peak stands 2,403 m to the northwest, 8.4 miles off. The nearest named place is Reed Spring, a spring 1.5 miles away. From the Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Road passes 22 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 13.8 miles of Cottonwood Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazatzal Peak | NW 312° | 2,403 m | 8.4 mi |
| North Peak | NNW 329° | 2,273 m | 13.8 mi |
| Mount Ord | SSW 212° | 2,165 m | 6.2 mi |
| Mount Peeley | W 281° | 2,137 m | 7.8 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | W 274° | 2,113 m | 9.0 mi |
| Eagle Peak | SSW 209° | 2,008 m | 6.4 mi |
| Saddle Mountain | W 261° | 1,990 m | 9.8 mi |
| Picture Mountain | ESE 108° | 1,963 m | 11.4 mi |
- 22.1 mi off the From the Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Road
- 24.1 mi off the Apache Trail Historic Road
Overlooks nearby
- Apache Lake Vista · 30 mi
Named places within 25 miles
- Reed Spring: 1.5 mi
- Cane Spring: 2.3 mi
- Dipper Spring: 2.5 mi
- Oak Spring: 3.0 mi
- Mud Spring: 3.1 mi
- Baker Mountain: 2.3 mi
- Kayler Butte: 4.2 mi
- Pine Butte: 4.8 mi
- Red Rock: 5.5 mi
- Felton Mountain: 5.7 mi
- Payson Rodeo Grounds: 16.6 mi
- Green Valley Park: 17.4 mi
- Horse Pasture Recreation Area: 17.8 mi
- Rumsey Park: 17.9 mi
- Disc Golf Course: 18.2 mi
- Fort Reno Site: 7.1 mi
- Del Shay Cabin: 8.5 mi
- Pranty Cabin: 12.2 mi
- El Oso Mine Camp: 15.7 mi
- Dupont Cabin: 16.3 mi
- Dead Boy Point: 9.2 mi
- Lookout Point: 12.1 mi
- Stewart Pocket: 17.3 mi
- Glendale Point: 18.0 mi
- The Jug: 19.2 mi
- S B Cove: 17.1 mi
- S B Cove: 18.5 mi
- Vineyard Canyon Picnic Area: 22.1 mi
- Haigler Canyon Picnic Use 2: 22.1 mi
- East Verde Crossing: 22.1 mi
- Zane Grey House: 17.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:30 | 18:04 | 18:37 |
| June solstice | 05:15 | 19:04 | 19:41 |
| September equinox | 06:14 | 17:51 | 18:24 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:43 | 17:21 |
Local time (America/Phoenix).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Feb–May, Oct–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 47 | 51 | 57 | 64 | 72 | 82 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 68 | 55 | 46 |
| Precip in | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Punkin CTR, 9 mi away.
Months at or above the year’s average flow: Dec–Mar — fullest in Mar, leanest in Jun.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean cfs | 334 | 347 | 435 | 133 | 37.8 | 11.1 | 24.5 | 78.6 | 36.5 | 47.4 | 57.7 | 202 |
USGS monthly mean discharge at gauge Tonto Creek Above Gun Creek, Near Roosevelt, AZ, 3 mi away — the nearest gauge, which can sit on a different stream.
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