Valle is a census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 US Census the population of Valle was 759. It lies at an altitude of , at the junction of U.S. Route 180 and State Route 64. Its attractions include the Valle Airport (40G), the Planes of Fame Air Museum<!-- do NOT link - the Chino Planes of Fame has no connection to this (unreferenced) airmuseum -->, and Birds of Prey, formally Bedrock City (Arizona), amusement park. Drivers often stop at the town on their way to the Grand Canyon from either Williams or Flagstaff, as it is approximately at the halfway point.

Description

Valle is not<!-- UGH, so why do we mention this if it is not RS? --> shown on the Rand McNally Road Atlas annual series. The town sits to the west of the highway intersections, with some streets to the east of US 180. The area is subdivided by roads for a planned community in which lots were sold during the early 1960s. These roads are all dirt with the exception of the two main highways (US 180 and AZ 64). With the exception of a few property owners who have set up camp on their land, the area has not been developed.

Demographics

Education

Most of Valle is in the Williams Unified School District. A portion is in the Grand Canyon Unified School District. The latter operates Grand Canyon High School.

Attractions in Valle

Planes of Fame Museum

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File:Valle-Museum-Planes of Fame Air Museum-1957-Convair 240.jpg |Convair 240 in Western Airlines livery

File:Valle-Museum-Planes of Fame Air Museum-1957-Martin 4-0-4.jpg |Martin 4-0-4

File:Valle-Museum-Planes of Fame Air Museum-1957-V-1-Buzz Bomb-Loon.jpg|TM-61C Matador

File:Valle-Museum-Planes of Fame Air Museum-1957-Blue Angel Grumman-Serial F11F-1.jpg |Blue Angel Grumman F11F-1 Tiger

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Bedrock City

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File:Williams - Bedrock City - Yabba-Dabba-Doo Welcome Sign (35359967780).jpg|Bedrock City entrance

File:Valle-Bedrock City-2-1972.jpg |House

File:Valle-Bedrock City-3-1972.jpg |Brontosaurus

File:Valle-Bedrock City-8-1972.jpg |Volcano

File:Valle-Bedrock City-5-1972.jpg |House artifacts

File:Valle-Bedrock City-9-1972.jpg |Gas Station

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Note: Bedrock City closed January 28, 2019.

References

  • Valle Area Plan (Coconino Co.)
  • Planes of Fame Museum
  • Valle Airport