Schuchk, Arizona
| Schuchk, Arizona | |
|---|---|
| Populated place | |
  Schuchk Location within the state of Arizona  Schuchk Schuchk (the US) | |
| Coordinates: 32°07′16″N 111°40′59″W / 32.12111°N 111.68306°WCoordinates: 32°07′16″N 111°40′59″W / 32.12111°N 111.68306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Elevation[1] | 2,523 ft (769 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-64660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24594 |
Schuchk, also known as Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Ranch, and Schuchk Ka Wuacho Awotam, is a populated place situated in Pima County, Arizona.[2] It has an estimated elevation of 2,523 feet (769 m) above sea level.[1] The name is derived from the Tohono O'odham scuck, which means "black ones", referring to black hills.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Feature Detail Report for: Schuchk". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Schuchk (in Pima County, AZ) Populated Place Profile". AZ Hometown Locator. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
- ↑ Bright, William (2013). Native American Placenames of the Southwest: A Handbook for Travelers. Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press. p. 90. ISBN 0806189142.
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