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Cottonwood.

Its Census reference point is in Chinle Valley and Mesas, within Arizona/New Mexico Plateau. Low Mountain lies about 14.6 miles southwest of Cottonwood by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Cottonwood, Arizona · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Cottonwood, Arizona from above

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THE SETTINGChinle Valley and Mesas
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYApache County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Cottonwood on the map

THE COTTONWOOD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Chinle Valley and Mesas setting.

Cottonwood CDP has 0.16 square miles of land in Apache County. Its Census reference point is in Chinle Valley and Mesas, within Arizona/New Mexico Plateau.

Plains and mesa tops alternate with steep tableland edges in this transition between deserts, grasslands and forested mountains. Local relief changes sharply even within the broader plateau setting.

Regional context: Arizona/New Mexico Plateau ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Cottonwood and Apache County

Cottonwood is associated with Apache County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Apache County

Cottonwood by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Cottonwood, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.2 percentage points lower than the 0.2% recorded for Apache County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Cottonwood CDP has 0.4% of the land area of nearby Low Mountain CDP (36.9 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Cottonwood land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Cottonwood’s place name from its government

Cottonwood is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Cottonwood address as city approval. Apache County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Chinle Valley and Mesas setting

Chinle Valley and Mesas belongs to Arizona/New Mexico Plateau. Is the acreage on a relatively level mesa top or below an escarpment, and how does its access connect to public roads?

03

Check the route, beyond Low Mountain

Low Mountain is 14.6 miles southwest of the Cottonwood reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Cottonwood resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON COTTONWOOD

USGS National Map

Begin at 36.0722° N, 109.8901° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Cottonwood ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Apache

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Apache ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Cottonwood data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Chinle Valley and Mesas

Explore the agency mapping behind the Arizona/New Mexico Plateau context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Arizona landowner resources

Arizona water maps

ADWR maps for well records, groundwater, water supply, floodplains, and land subsidence.

Arizona land ownership maps

State Land Department mapping for state trust and other land ownership context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Cottonwood.

Low Mountain lies about 14.6 miles southwest of Cottonwood by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Cottonwood in context

NSEWLow Mountain · 14.6 miles1Chinle · 18.2 miles2Pinon · 18.5 miles3Steamboat · 22.2 miles4Many Farms · 23.4 miles5Rough Rock · 24 miles6OUTER RING: 24 MILES
  1. 1
    Low Mountain14.6 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Chinle18.2 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Pinon18.5 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Steamboat22.2 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Many Farms23.4 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Rough Rock24 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Arizona; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Cottonwood
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Cottonwood?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Apache County. Cottonwood’s 0.16 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Cottonwood property in Chinle Valley and Mesas?+

No. Chinle Valley and Mesas is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Cottonwood boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Low Mountain as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 14.6 miles southwest of Cottonwood’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Cottonwood?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Cottonwood.
Your next chapter.

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