Between Phoenix and Tucson, Maricopa's 62,000 residents occupy low desert terrain with elevation around 1,200 feet. Extreme desert climate delivers summer temperatures consistently above 108°F and mild winters averaging 50°F, with minimal precipitation. Flat agricultural lands transition to suburban development across this rapidly growing community, where irrigation from distant sources supports growth. Mountain ranges ring distant horizons, while the immediate landscape offers little topographic relief across sun-baked plains.
