The McDowell Mountain Range (Yavapai: Wi:kajasa) is located about twenty miles north-east of downtown Phoenix, Arizona, and may be seen from most places throughout the city.

The range is composed of miocene deposits left nearly five million years ago.

The McDowells share borders with the cities of Fountain Hills, Scottsdale, and Maricopa County.

This mountain range also serves as a sacred marker to the Yavapai people.

The McDowells also comprise popular landmarks such as Pinnacle Peak and Tom's Thumb.