Salt River Valley

The Salt River Valley, often called the Valley of the Sun, is a region in south-central Arizona, United States. It is home to Phoenix, the state capital, and surrounding cities like Mesa, Scottsdale, and Tempe. The valley was historically cultivated by the Hohokam people, who developed irrigation canals. The Salt River itself is formed by the confluence of the Black and White rivers and flows west for about 200 miles before joining the Gila River. Dams on the Salt River and its tributary, the Verde River, are part of the Salt River Irrigation Project. The valley's development is closely tied to its ability to manage water resources in an arid environment.1234