Sunflower, Arizona
Sunflower, Arizona | |
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Location of Sunflower in Maricopa County, Arizona | |
USGS map of Sunflower Mining District (1915) | |
| Coordinates: 33°51′51″N 111°28′03″W / 33.86417°N 111.46750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| Elevation | 3,405 ft (1,038 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| Area code | 480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 34951 |
Sunflower is a region of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States adjacent to the Mazatzal Wilderness, west of Tonto National Forest and northwest of Roosevelt Reservoir. Formerly a mercury-mining district, Sunflower is now a destination for hikers, campers and off-road vehicle tours. Sunflower is located near Arizona State Route 87, 22.8 miles (36.7 km) northeast of Fountain Hills. Route 87 near Sunflower is called the Beeline Highway.