Schuchk, Arizona

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]

Schuchk, Arizona
Schuchk
Location within the state of Arizona
Schuchk
Schuchk (the United States)
Coordinates: 32°07′16″N 111°40′59″W
CountryUnited States
StateArizona
CountyPima
Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (MST)
Area code(s)520
FIPS code04-64660
GNIS feature ID24594

References

  1. "Feature Detail Report for: Schuchk". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Schuchk (in Pima County, AZ) Populated Place Profile". AZ Hometown Locator. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  3. 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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