Marble Canyon, Arizona | |
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Post office in Marble Canyon, June 2013 | |
| Coordinates:36°48′56″N111°38′16″W / 36.81556°N 111.63778°W /36.81556; -111.63778 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Elevation | 3,573 ft (1,089 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP code | 86036 |
| Area code | 928 |
| GNIS feature ID | 25252[1] |
Marble Canyon is anunincorporated community along theColorado River inCoconino County,Arizona, United States. It is partially located within theGlen Canyon National Recreation Area and theGrand Canyon National Park.
Marble Canyon is located onU.S. Route 89A on the north side of theNavajo Bridge, 12 miles (19 km) southwest ofPage. Marble Canyon has apost office withZIP code 86036.[2] Marble Canyon is nearLee's Ferry, the former location of aferry established byJohn D. Lee, aMormonsettler. It is often used by people entering theColorado River for fishing andrafting trips.
According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Marble Canyon has asemi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[3]
U.S. Route 89A is the main road through the community.
Trans-Canyon Shuttle offers a seasonal daily shuttle betweenGrand Canyon Village.[4]
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