Arizona State Route 261

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
White Mountain Scenic Road
Route information
Maintained by ADOT
Length17.92 mi[1] (28.84 km)
Existed1991–present
Tourist
routes		 White Mountain Scenic Road[2]
RestrictionsClosed winters
Major junctions
South end SR 273 at Crescent Lake
North end SR 260 in Eagar
Highway system
  • Arizona State Highway System
← SR 260→ SR 264

Route description

The 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.[1][3]

History

To 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

The entire route is in Apache County.

Locationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
​0.000.00 SR 273 – Big Lake, Show LowSouthern terminus
Eagar17.9228.84 SR 260 – Show Low, Eagar, SpringervilleNorthern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

KML is from Wikidata
  1. Arizona Department of Transportation. "2008 ADOT Highway Log" (PDF). Retrieved April 8, 2008.
  2. Arizona Department of Transportation (2014). "Arizona Parkways, Historic and Scenic Roads" (PDF). Phoenix: Arizona Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  3. Google (April 17, 2008). "overview of SR 261" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved April 17, 2008.
  4. Arizona Department of Transportation. "ADOT Right-of-Way Resolution 1991-A-065". Retrieved March 9, 2011.
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