Chambers, Arizona Overview
Chambers, Arizona includes 34 nearby mines. Chambers is an unincorporated community in Apache County Arizona United States. Chambers is located at the junction of Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 191 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Holbrook. Chambers has a post office with ZIP code 86502.Chambers was founded by Charles Chambers sometime before the railroad arrived in 1881. The name was changed to Halloysite for a period in honor of clay that was mined nearby but changed back to Chambers on June 1 1930.
Quick Facts
- Located in Apache County, Arizona.
- Chambers, Arizona sits 1,754 meters (5,754.6 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mining Claim News From The Diggings™
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Understanding Claim Ownership
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Understanding BLM Administrative Areas
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Understanding Location Data
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Understanding Townships
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