Payson, AZ is a small town located in Gila County, Arizona. It has a rich history and it’s known as the “Heart of Arizona” because of its great location between several mountain ranges. With a vibrant downtown area and the natural beauty of the region, Payson has become a popular destination for tourists. In addition to outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, camping, and horseback riding, visitors can enjoy attractions like the Mogollon Rim Visitor Center and the historic Zane Grey Cabin Museum. Reviews of Payson tend to be overwhelmingly positive with many people noting its peaceful atmosphere and welcoming locals. With plenty to do both indoors and outdoors, Payson is an ideal escape that won't disappoint.
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Payson water update report... - 6/17/2009
Payson is on track to receive water from the Blue Ridge reservoir within the next 8 or 10 years. It'll provide 3,000 acre feet annually, enough to support a lot more people than most folks in Payson would like to see. Current well production is more than sufficient to carry the present and projected population until water from Blue Ridge arrives.
Payson is a hiker's paradise with well over 100 different hiking trail within 30-50 miles, ranging from summer hikes on the Mogollon Rim (edge of the Colorado plateau at 7,000 - 7,500 ft elevation) to winter hikes in the Valley (2,500 ft
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Living in Payson - 8/22/2006
Payson has tradionally been a pass through town for folks from Phoenix going to the rim country. Now developers have Payson on the radar screen and are trying to make a fast buck before moving on by creating subdivisions on any public land they can find. There is one big problem however. Payson does not have the water to support growth. People moving here should realize that if additional water resources are not found, this town has the potential to become a ghost town like so many in the West. Even is water is found, the cost will be considerable. It is expected that the monthly charge within a few years will be $50/mo and that is a conservative
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Days over 90 - 11/24/2005
Payson AZ - has several days over 90- in fact has several over 100 as well! You have 3 listed over 90. I think stats will show you are off by a few dozen.- Remember this town is 75 miles from Phoenix.
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Elevation - 7/16/2005
Your elevation for Payson, AZ is 3569 when in all actuality we are at 5,00 reet. It would be nice if your records could be
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