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FOUR CORNERS REGION
A region in the southwestern United States that consists of the southwestern corner of Colorado, southeastern corner of Utah, northeastern corner of Arizona and the northwestern corner of New Mexico, the Four Corners is named after the quadripoint where the boundaries of the four states meet. Most of the Four Corners region belongs to Native America nations, with tribes including the Navajo Nation, as well as the Hopi, Ute, and Zuni tribal reserves. Lightly populated, the region’s largest cities are Farmington, New Mexico and Durango, Colorado. Acquired from Mexico in 1834 after the end of the Mexican-American War, the region is part of the Colorado Plateau – a region that regulates weather patterns throughout the entire central United States.
In addition to the monument marking the spot where the four states meet, the region is famed for its archaeological sites, remote landscapes, and scenic hikes and drives that showcase the incredible national parks in the area. Mesa National Park, Ute Mountain Tribal Park, the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, and the Hovenweep National Monument are just a few of the sites whose sweeping views of the mountains and forests inspire travelers and residents alike. In addition to the parks in the immediate area, Four Corners is also near the Grand Circle, an area in the southwest that offers the largest concentration of national parks and monuments in the entire country.
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