- Elevation, modelled
- 1,296 m
- Tallest summit within 19.5 miles
- Mingus Mountain2,355 m · 17.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Mingus Mountain Scenic Road17.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 19:45local time
- Coordinates
- 34.4615, -112.0301
Government Spring is a spring in Arizona, at a modelled 1,296 m. Mingus Mountain stands 2,355 m to the north-northwest, 17 miles off. The nearest named place is Sheep Spring, a spring 1.6 miles away. Mingus Mountain Scenic Road passes 17 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 19.5 miles of Government Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mingus Mountain | NNW 341° | 2,355 m | 17.0 mi |
| Hickey Mountain | NNW 332° | 2,310 m | 18.7 mi |
| Kendall Peak | NNW 333° | 2,140 m | 15.0 mi |
| Mount Elliott | W 272° | 2,124 m | 17.4 mi |
| Big Bug Mesa | W 262° | 2,111 m | 19.0 mi |
| Pine Mountain | SE 129° | 2,073 m | 18.0 mi |
| Tule Mesa | ESE 117° | 2,030 m | 13.8 mi |
| Goat Peak | NNW 347° | 2,024 m | 11.7 mi |
- 17.1 mi off the Mingus Mountain Scenic Road
- 18.0 mi off the Jerome, Clarkdale, and Cottonwood Historic Road
- 18.0 mi off the Dry Creek Scenic Road
- 23.3 mi off the Red Rock Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- 89A Scenic Viewpoint · 25 mi
- Bell Rock Pathway / Vista · 27 mi
- Yavapai Vista · 28 mi
- Courthouse Vista · 28 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Springs
- Sheep Spring: 1.6 mi
- Ash Spring: 2.1 mi
- Cedar Spring: 2.8 mi
- Reimer Spring: 3.1 mi
- Joe Best Spring: 5.0 mi
Peaks
- Reimer Peak: 2.6 mi
- Estler Peak: 5.0 mi
- Bald Hill: 5.0 mi
- Grassy Mountain: 6.0 mi
- Cottonwood Mesa: 6.5 mi
Parks: 37
- Minds Garden: 9.1 mi
- Henry Cordes Park: 10.7 mi
- Centennial Park: 12.3 mi
- Rezzonico Family Park: 12.5 mi
- Heritage Park: 13.5 mi
Attractions: 9
- That Seventies Store: 12.3 mi
- Montimer Farms: 12.7 mi
- Pueblo La Plata Interpretive Site: 14.6 mi
- Bull Pen Day Use Area: 19.2 mi
- Freedom Station Family Fun Center: 19.6 mi
Museums: 9
- Fort Verde State Historic Park: 12.4 mi
- Clemenceau Heritage Museum: 19.2 mi
- Jerome Historic Society: 20.5 mi
- Jerome Mine Museum: 20.6 mi
- Jerome State Historical Mine Park Museum: 20.7 mi
Ghost towns: 6
- Cherry: 8.8 mi
- Big Bug: 10.3 mi
- Cordes: 13.4 mi
- Cleator: 17.1 mi
- Bumble Bee: 19.3 mi
Historic sites: 6
- Atkeson Pueblo: 16.0 mi
- Sugarloaf Ruin: 17.6 mi
- Bridgeport Pueblo: 18.4 mi
- 13 Mile General Crook Trail Marker: 20.3 mi
- Hatalacva Pueblo: 22.4 mi
Cliffs: 4
- Verde Rim: 14.3 mi
- Sunset Point: 20.2 mi
- Eds Point: 23.0 mi
- Deadwood Point: 23.8 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Sunset Point Rest Area: 20.0 mi
- McGuireville Rest Area: 20.7 mi
- McGuireville Rest Area: 20.7 mi
Picnic sites: 3
Artworks: 2
- Policeman statue: 19.5 mi
- Native American statues: 19.6 mi
Gardens: 1
- Cottonwood Community Garden: 19.7 mi
Nature reserves: 1
- Watson Wood Preserve: 24.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:33 | 18:07 | 18:40 |
| June solstice | 05:17 | 19:07 | 19:45 |
| September equinox | 06:17 | 17:53 | 18:26 |
| December solstice | 07:32 | 16:44 | 17:22 |
Local time (America/Phoenix).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 46 | 48 | 53 | 58 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 80 | 74 | 64 | 53 | 46 |
| Precip in | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Cordes, 13 mi away.
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