This article is about the community. For the canyon, see Marble Canyon.

Marble Canyon is an unincorporated community along the Colorado River in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It is partially located within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the Grand Canyon National Park.

Description

Marble Canyon is located on U.S. Route 89A on the north side of the Navajo Bridge, 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Page. Marble Canyon has a post office with ZIP code 86036.[2] Marble Canyon is near Lee's Ferry, the former location of a ferry established by John D. Lee, a Mormon settler. It is often used by people entering the Colorado River for fishing and rafting trips.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Marble Canyon has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[3]

Transportation

U.S. Route 89A is the main road through the community.

Trans-Canyon Shuttle offers a seasonal daily shuttle between Grand Canyon Village.[4]

See also

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References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Marble Canyon, Arizona
  2. ^ ZIP Code Lookup Archived June 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Climate Summary for Marble Canyon, Arizona
  4. ^ "Trans-Canyon Shuttle: ALL Shuttle Schedules".

External links

Media related to Marble Canyon, Arizona at Wikimedia Commons