Arizona Gazetteer
Picacho Peak is a physical feature (summit) in Pinal County. The primary coordinates for Picacho Peak places it within the AZ 85131 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Picacho Peak |
| Category: | Arizona physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Physical |
| Class: | Summit |
| History: | It appears that Father Francesco Garces called this feature 'Cerro de Taca' in 1775 using the Pima Indian name 'Tcacca' or 'Taceo' for the feature. It became an important landmark as there was water nearby in shallow pools. The peak was also called 'Picacho del Tucson ' (AZ-T101). |
| County: | Pinal County |
| Latitude: | 32.6353519 |
| Longitude: | -111.4012385 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Picacho Peak: Picacho Peak.
Note that you do not have the right to enter private property without the owner's permission. You do have a right to access goverment property that is open to the general public. The GNIS Feature Detail Report for Picacho Peak does not include property ownership information.
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