Arizona State Route 261
Encyclopedia
State Route 261 is a highway in Apache County, Arizona
that runs from its junction with SR 260 west of Eagar
to its junction with SR 273
north of Big Lake
. It winds through the forest but is overall a north–south route.
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was renumbered to SR 261 in 1991, establishing the state highway. The scenic route was established in 1993.
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Apache County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*23.3% White*0.2% Black*72.9% Native American*0.3% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*2.0% Two or more races*1.3% Other races*5.8% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
that runs from its junction with SR 260 west of Eagar
Eagar, Arizona
Eagar is a town in Apache County, Arizona, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 4,126.Eagar was first settled in 1871.-Geography:Eagar is located at ....
to its junction with SR 273
Arizona State Route 273
State Route 273 is a state highway in Apache County, Arizona that runs from its junction with SR 260 west of Eagar to its junction with SR 261 north of Big Lake. It winds through the forest but is overall a north–south route....
north of Big Lake
Big Lake (Arizona)
Big Lake is considered one of the White Mountains' best fishing lakes, because of its size, productivity and visitor amenities. As with most trout waters in Arizona, catch rates are best in spring, during late April and May after the winter ice thaws, and gets better later in the summer and into...
. It winds through the forest but is overall a north–south route.
Route description
The southern terminus of SR 261 is located at a junction with SR 273 north of Big Lake. It heads northeast from this intersection and generally follows this heading for its entire length. There are several portions of the highway that wind through the area to follow the terrain as the highway nears its northern terminus. The highway reaches its northern terminus at a junction with SR 260 within the Eagar city limits. SR 261 travels through sparsely propulated areas and does not pass through any cities or towns. It serves primarily as an access road to Big Lake, as well as general access to the White MountainsWhite Mountains (Arizona)
The White Mountains of Arizona are a mountain range and mountainous region in the eastern part of the state, near the border with New Mexico; it is a continuation from the west of the Arizona transition zone–Mogollon Rim, with the Rim ending in western New Mexico...
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History
To prevent mileposts from being used twice, a portion of the nearby SR 273Arizona State Route 273
State Route 273 is a state highway in Apache County, Arizona that runs from its junction with SR 260 west of Eagar to its junction with SR 261 north of Big Lake. It winds through the forest but is overall a north–south route....
was renumbered to SR 261 in 1991, establishing the state highway. The scenic route was established in 1993.
Junction list
The entire route is in Apache CountyApache County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*23.3% White*0.2% Black*72.9% Native American*0.3% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*2.0% Two or more races*1.3% Other races*5.8% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
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| Eagar Eagar, Arizona Eagar is a town in Apache County, Arizona, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 4,126.Eagar was first settled in 1871.-Geography:Eagar is located at .... |
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