Christopher Creek, Arizona

Christopher Creek, Arizona
Location of Christopher Creek in Gila County, Arizona.
Location of Christopher Creek in Gila County, Arizona.
Christopher Creek is located in Arizona
Christopher Creek
Christopher Creek
Christopher Creek is located in the United States
Christopher Creek
Christopher Creek
Coordinates: 34°21′17.98″N 111°1′17.90″W / 34.3549944°N 111.0216389°W / 34.3549944; -111.0216389
Country United States
State Arizona
CountyGila
Area
 • Total3.14 sq mi (8.13 km2)
 • Land3.14 sq mi (8.13 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation5,961 ft (1,817 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total121
 • Density38.55/sq mi (14.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (no DST/PDT)
ZIP code
85541
Area code928
FIPS code04-13140
GNIS ID(s)2582755

Christopher Creek is a census-designated place in northern Gila County in the U.S. state of Arizona. Situated at the base of the Mogollon Rim, the community lies at an elevation of 5,961 feet (1,817 m),[2] and is located approximately 23.5 miles (37.82 km) northeast of Payson, just off SR 260. The population as of the 2010 U.S. Census was 156.[3]

Tourism, retirement and timbering are the foundations of Christopher Creek's economy.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Feature Detail Report for: Christopher Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search". census.gov. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 13, 2014.