Cochise County Map, Arizona
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Cochise County, Arizona
Cochise County is in southeast Arizona, bordering Mexico. It’s known for its Wild West history, including the town of Tombstone. This is where the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral happened.
About 125,000 people live here. The county seat is Bisbee, an old mining town turned artsy community. Sierra Vista is the largest city and home to Fort Huachuca, an Army base.
The landscape is diverse, with desert lowlands and forested mountains called “sky islands.” Birdwatching is popular, especially in places like Ramsey Canyon. The area has a rich Native American and Spanish colonial history.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Cochise County |
| County Seat | Bisbee |
| Population | Approximately 125,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Douglas, Benson, Willcox, Tombstone, Huachuca City, Bisbee Junction, Bowie, Portal, Dragoon, Sunsites, McNeal, Elfrida, Whetstone |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 10, U.S. Route 191, U.S. Route 80, State Route 90, State Route 80, State Route 92, State Route 181 |
| FIPS Code | 04-003 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 6,219 square miles (Land: 6,166 sq mi, Water: 53 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Santa Cruz County (Southwest), Pima County (West), Graham County (North), Greenlee County (North), Hidalgo County, New Mexico (East) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time (MST), no daylight saving time |
| State | Arizona |
| Coordinates | 31.8780° N, 109.7513° W |
| Etymology | Named after Cochise, a famous leader of the Chiricahua Apache tribe |
| Major Landmarks | Chiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, Tombstone Historic District, Fort Huachuca, Cochise Stronghold, Kartchner Caverns State Park |
| Website | Cochise County Website |
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