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| Verde Valley | |
|---|---|
 Verde River, Arizona. | |
  Verde Valley Location in Arizona, northeast ofVerde River | |
| Length | 40.5 miles (65.2 km) |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 34°45′11″N112°01′19″W / 34.75306°N 112.02194°W /34.75306; -112.02194 |
TheVerde Valley (Yavapai:Matkʼamvaha;Spanish:Valle Verde) is avalley in centralArizona in theUnited States. TheVerde River runs through it. The Verde River is one of Arizona's lastfree-flowing river systems. It provides crucial habitat for fish and wildlife, fresh water for local agricultural production, recreational opportunities for locals and tourists alike, and brings clean drinking water to over 2 million people in the greater Phoenix area. The valley is overlooked byMingus Mountain and theMogollon Rim. The valley is one of three regions ofviticulture in Arizona and contains the Verde Valley AVA.
The first notice of this region appears in the report ofAntonio de Espejo, who visited in 1583. Little more was recorded until the commencement of prospecting for gold and silver in the 19th century.[1]
