| Balakai Mesa | |
|---|---|
  Balakai Mesa | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,447 ft (2,270 m) NAVD 88 [1] |
| Prominence | 1,044 ft (318 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 35°59′02″N109°56′16″W / 35.9838938°N 109.9378939°W Coordinates: 35°59′02″N109°56′16″W / 35.9838938°N 109.9378939°W [2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Apache County, Arizona |
| Topo map | USGS Toadimdaaska Mesa |
Balakai Mesa is a summit in the U.S. state of Arizona. [3]
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