Site Navigation Arizona Colorado Idaho Montana Nevada New Mexico Utah Wyoming Looking Chicago hotels? What about Denver hotels? Whatever your needs, yellow page directory will point you in the right direction.     Arizona Gateway @ RockyMountainRoads Sitemap to all pages covering the state of Arizona. Unless otherwise noted, all photographs taken by Alex Nitzman, Andy Field and Kevin Trinkle. Many thanks to Joe Lockhart, Casey Cooper, Tyson Hugie, Thomas Gunther, David Wilson, Kenyon Schuett, Mike Ballard, and Steve Hanudel for assisting with the phototaking and driving throughout the Grand Canyon State! Population Statistics State Population 5,130,632 Top County Populations Maricopa 3,072,149 Pima 843,746 Pinal 179,727 Yavapai 167,517 Yuma 160,026 Mohave 155,032 Top City Populations Phoenix 1,321,045 Tucson 486,699 Mesa 396,375 Glendale 218,812 Scottsdale 202,705 Chandler 176,581 Tempe 158,625 Gilbert (town) 109,697 Peoria 108,364 Source: 2000 U.S. Census Data Other Statistics Capital: Phoenix Nickname: Grand Canyon State Arizona is historically known for the five "C's": Cattle - ranching is a significant part of Arizona's agricultural industry Citrus - oranges, limes, lemons, and grapefruits are commonly grown in the warmer southern and central parts of the state Climate - abundant sunshine makes for moderate winters and hot summers Copper - significant mining commodity, especially in southeastern Arizona Cotton - this is another major crop of the Grand Canyon State Area: 113,998.30 square miles or 295,260 square kilometers, 6th largest Statehood: 48th state; admitted February 14, 1912 Total Interstate Mileage: 1,168.64 miles Highest Point: Humphreys Peak (north of Flagstaff), 12,633 Feet above Sea Level Arizona City Guides Phoenix Tucson Arizona Interstate Guides Interstate 8 Interstate 10 Interstate 15 Interstate 17 Interstate 19 Interstate 40 Business Loop I-8 Business Loop I-10 Arizona U.S. Highway Guides U.S. Highway 60 U.S. Highway 64 U.S. Highway 70 U.S. Highway 89 U.S. Highway 89A U.S. Highway 93 U.S. Highway 95 U.S. Highway 160 U.S. Highway 163 U.S. Highway 180 U.S. Highway 191 Arizona State Highway Guides Arizona 51 Arizona 61 Arizona 66 Arizona 72 Arizona 74 Arizona 75 Arizona 77 Arizona 78 Arizona 79 Arizona 80 Arizona 82 Arizona 83 Arizona 84 Arizona 85 Arizona 86 Arizona 88 - Apache Trail Arizona 89A Arizona 89T (abandoned) Arizona 95 Arizona 96 Arizona 97 Arizona Loop 101 Arizona 143 Arizona 177 Arizona 181 Arizona 186 Arizona 188 Arizona Loop 202 Arizona 210 Arizona 238 Arizona 266 Arizona 288 Arizona 303 Arizona 347 Arizona 366 Arizona 389 Historical Highway Information Historic U.S. 66 Historic U.S. Highway 80 Historic U.S. Highway 91 Arizona 50 (decommissioned) Arizona 153 (decommissioned) Arizona 280 (decommissioned) Historical Maps of Arizona Miscellaneous Statewide Photos Page Updated April 20, 2008.