State Route 261 (SR 261) is a highway in Apache County, Arizona that runs from its junction with SR 260 west of Eagar to its junction with SR 273 north of Big Lake. It winds through the forest but is overall a north–south route.
 State Route 261 | ||||
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| White Mountain Scenic Road | ||||
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| Route information | ||||
| Maintained by ADOT | ||||
| Length | 17.92 mi[2] (28.84 km) | |||
| Existed | 1991–present | |||
| Tourist routes |  White Mountain Scenic Road[1] | |||
| Restrictions | Closed winters | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| South end |  SR 273 at Crescent Lake | |||
| North end |  SR 260 in Eagar | |||
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| Country | United States | |||
| State | Arizona | |||
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Route description
editThe southern terminus of SR 261 is located at a junction with SR 273 north of Big Lake. It heads northeast from this intersection and generally follows this heading for its entire length. There are several portions of the highway that wind through the area to follow the terrain as the highway nears its northern terminus. The highway reaches its northern terminus at a junction with SR 260 within the Eagar city limits. SR 261 travels through sparsely populated areas and does not pass through any cities or towns. It serves primarily as an access road to Big Lake, as well as general access to the White Mountains.[2][3]
History
editTo prevent mileposts from being used twice, a portion of the nearby SR 273 was renumbered to SR 261 in August 1991, establishing the state highway.[4]
Junction list
editThe entire route is in Apache County.
| Location | mi[2] | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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| | 0.00 | 0.00 | SR 273 – Big Lake, Show Low | Southern terminus | |
| Eagar | 17.92 | 28.84 | SR 260 – Show Low, Eagar, Springerville | Northern terminus | |
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
References
edit- ^ Arizona Department of Transportation (2014). "Arizona Parkways, Historic and Scenic Roads" (PDF). Phoenix: Arizona Department of Transportation. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 11, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c Arizona Department of Transportation. "2008 ADOT Highway Log" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 28, 2010. Retrieved April 8, 2008.
- ^ "overview of SR 261" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved April 17, 2008.
- ^ Arizona Department of Transportation. "ADOT Right-of-Way Resolution 1991-A-065". Retrieved March 9, 2011.