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The Ak-Chin Indian Reservation is a 21,840-acre tract of fertile desert land lying in northwest Pinal County, approximately 30 miles south of the Phoenix metro area. It is situated in the Sonoran Desert in the Santa Cruz Valley of south central Arizona and consists of Pima and Tohono O’odham Tribal members. The land base is a nearly level, irregular shaped tract of land at approximately 1,186 feet in altitude. Soils are sandy clay and fine sandy loam of moderate permeability and subject to moderate water erosion. Hot summers and mild winters facilitate a year-round growing season. The average frost period is from early November through mid-March.
Modern archaeological methods have confirmed long-standing oral reports that tribal ancestors have occupied and farmed the Ak-Chin land for several thousand years. Because of extensive activity in both farming and archeology, comprehensive geologic and soil sample studies have been generated. The studies may be reviewed in the Ak-Chin Archives.
Arizona Department of Commerce Community Profile
Industrial Park SitesThe Tribe owns the 109-acre Ak-Chin Industrial Park. It was constructed in 1971 and has paved streets and its own domestic water well and sewage treatment plant. The park’s 109 acres are suitable for light and agriculture related industry.
For lease information, contact the Economic Development Department via (520) 568-1070.
CasinoHarrah's Phoenix Ak-Chin Casino is owned by the Ak-Chin Indian Community and managed under an agreement with Harrah’s Arizona Corporation.
Harrah’s Phoenix Ak-Chin Casino is located four miles south of the town of Maricopa on the Maricopa Highway. The casino is open 24-hours per day, seven days per week, and offers 475 slot machines, video poker, keno, bingo, blackjack, and craps. Located in the casino are a buffet-style restaurant, a steak house, snack bar, and bar serving alcoholic beverages.
Harrah’s Phoenix Ak-Chin Casino
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Official AddressAk-Chin Indian Community42507 W. Peters & Nall Road Maricopa, AZ 85239 Phone: (520) 568-1000 Fax: (520) 568-4566
ContactsChairman Delia Carlyle (520) 568-2227 tenos@ak-chin.nsn.us
Vice Chairman Terry Enos (520) 568-2227 dcarlyle@ak-chin.nsn.us
Community Operations Manager Thomas White (520) 568-1029 twhite@ak-chin.nsn.us
Planner Bart Smith (520) 568-1073 bsmith@ak-chin.nsn.us Newspaper and Radio Station16600 N. Maricopa Highway Maricopa, AZ 85239 (520) 568-1375
KOHN, FM 91.9 Sells, Arizona “The Voice of Tohono O’odham Nation”
Other LinksAk-Chin Him Dak Eco-Museum exhibits prehistoric local artifacts owned by tribal families.
Questions, comments, or corrections? E-mail Ann Keller
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