U.S. 70 West - New Mexico to Safford

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U.S. 70
U.S. 70 West
U.S. 70 enters Greenlee County, Arizona west of Pearson Mesa.
U.S. 70 enters Greenlee County, Arizona west of Pearson Mesa.
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A weigh station lines the north side of U.S. 70 ahead of mile marker 384.
A weigh station lines the north side of U.S. 70 ahead of mile marker 384.
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U.S. 70 heads north from the New Mexico state line to the unincorporated community of Franklin.
U.S. 70 heads north from the New Mexico state line to the unincorporated community of Franklin.
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The Summit Mountains rise along the northern horizon.
The Summit Mountains rise along the northern horizon.
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U.S. 70 crosses Railroad Wash north at Railroad Wash Road in Franklin.
U.S. 70 crosses Railroad Wash north at Railroad Wash Road in Franklin.
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U.S. 70 is The Old West Highway.
U.S. 70 is The Old West Highway.
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Shifting west, U.S. 70 enters the town of Duncan at an at-grade crossing with the Arizona Eastern Railroad line.
Shifting west, U.S. 70 enters the town of Duncan at an at-grade crossing with the Arizona Eastern Railroad line.
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U.S. 70 is the Old West Highway 70 through Duncan.
U.S. 70 is the Old West Highway 70 through Duncan.
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U.S. 70 meets the south end of SR 75 in Duncan.
U.S. 70 meets the south end of SR 75 in Duncan.
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SR 75 north to Virden Road (CR 67002) just east of the Gila River leads to NM 92 and the village of Virden, New Mexico.
SR 75 north to Virden Road (CR 67002) just east of the Gila River leads to NM 92 and the village of Virden, New Mexico.
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State Route 75 travels 19.40 miles north along the Gila River to York and U.S. 191/SR 78 at Three Way.
State Route 75 travels 19.40 miles north along the Gila River to York and U.S. 191/SR 78 at Three Way.
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When Interstate 10 is closed west of Lordsburg, New Mexico due to reduced visibility because of blowing dust, U.S. 70 west to Safford is part of the detour.
When Interstate 10 is closed west of Lordsburg, New Mexico due to reduced visibility because of blowing dust, U.S. 70 west to Safford is part of the detour.
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U.S. 70 leaves the town of Duncan ahead of Whitefield Wash and 38 miles from Safford.
U.S. 70 leaves the town of Duncan ahead of Whitefield Wash and 38 miles from Safford.
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Turning southwest from Fox, U.S. 70 gains three feet in elevation. The Peloncillo Mountains appear to the far southwest.
Turning southwest from Fox, U.S. 70 gains three feet in elevation. The Peloncillo Mountains appear to the far southwest.
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U.S. 70 makes a gradual turn to the northwest across the Peloncillo Mountains.
U.S. 70 makes a gradual turn to the northwest across the Peloncillo Mountains.
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Safford is 30 miles west of mile marker 370.
Safford is 30 miles west of mile marker 370.
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Mile marker 367 precedes the Graham County line.
Mile marker 367 precedes the Graham County line.
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U.S. 70 travels 18.71 miles west across Greenlee County into Graham County south of Rhyolite Peak.
U.S. 70 travels 18.71 miles west across Greenlee County into Graham County south of Rhyolite Peak.
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U.S. 70 crosses Shoat tank Wash south of Slick Rock Basin.
U.S. 70 crosses Shoat tank Wash south of Slick Rock Basin.
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Looking north toward the Black Hills.
Looking north toward the Black Hills.
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U.S. 70 navigates through an S-curve south of the Twin Knolls.
U.S. 70 navigates through an S-curve south of the Twin Knolls.
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The Twin Knolls
The Twin Knolls
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Reassurance marker at mile marker 357.
Reassurance marker at mile marker 357.
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The Gila Mountains
The Gila Mountains
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U.S. 70 converges with U.S. 191 south to the northwest of Judia Canyon.
U.S. 70 converges with U.S. 191 south to the northwest of Judia Canyon.
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U.S. 191 travels northeast to Three Way then northwest 32 miles to the Greenlee County seat of Clifton.
U.S. 191 travels northeast to Three Way then northwest 32 miles to the Greenlee County seat of Clifton.
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U.S. 191 replaced U.S. 666 north to Springer and Interstate 40 at Chambers in 1992.
U.S. 191 replaced U.S. 666 north to Springer and Interstate 40 at Chambers in 1992.
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U.S. 70 West U.S. 191 South
U.S. 70/191 combine 10.06 miles west into the Graham County seat of Safford.
U.S. 70/191 combine 10.06 miles west into the Graham County seat of Safford.
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U.S. 70/191 shift north at Clifton Street into the community of Solomon.
U.S. 70/191 shift north at Clifton Street into the community of Solomon.
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Lone Star Road provides a cut off to U.S. 191 south along 1st Avenue from U.S. 70/191 by this shield assembly.
Lone Star Road provides a cut off to U.S. 191 south along 1st Avenue from U.S. 70/191 by this shield assembly.
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U.S. 70/191 angle northwest into the city of Safford.
U.S. 70/191 angle northwest into the city of Safford.
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U.S. 70/191 west at Hollywood Road east and 8th Street west.
U.S. 70/191 west at Hollywood Road east and 8th Street west.
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U.S. 191 separates from U.S. 70 west a quarter mile beyond Kay Lane.
U.S. 191 separates from U.S. 70 west a quarter mile beyond Kay Lane.
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U.S. 191 turns south along 1st Avenue from U.S. 70 (5th Street) west. Passing east of Downtown Safford, U.S. 191 continues to Cactus Flat, Swift Trail Junction and I-10 northeast of Willcox.
U.S. 191 turns south along 1st Avenue from U.S. 70 (5th Street) west. Passing east of Downtown Safford, U.S. 191 continues to Cactus Flat, Swift Trail Junction and I-10 northeast of Willcox.
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