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Alhambra Arizona Map

Explore Alhambra, Arizona, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Alhambra, Arizona

How to Use This Alhambra, Arizona Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Alhambra, Arizona. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Arizona or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Alhambra.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Alhambra
State	Arizona (AZ)
County	Maricopa County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix)

Latitude	33.498376
Longitude	-112.134318
Population	72,000
Density	4800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	85017, 85009
Area Code	602, 623
County Seat	Phoenix

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About Alhambra, Arizona

Alhambra is a locality in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 72,000. The population density is 4800.0 people per km². Alhambra is located at 33.4984°N, 112.1343°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP codes: 85017, 85009.

Alhambra exists as a distinctive enclave within the expansive, sun-drenched basin of the Sonoran landscape. It lies 3.3 miles west-northwest of Encanto, AZ (from Encanto, AZ: bearing 295°T), and is situated 4.9 miles northwest of Phoenix. The physical character of Alhambra is defined by a flat, arid terrain that stretches toward the horizon, where the distant, hazy blue silhouette of the Mogollon Rim occasionally anchors the view against the vast, pale sky. Here, the light at dusk possesses a peculiar, honeyed quality, casting long shadows across the dry earth and illuminating the sparse, hardy flora that thrives despite the relentless heat. Residents find a quiet refuge in Cielito Park, which provides a necessary patch of greenery amidst the desert floor, while the nearby Grand Canal serves as a vital, linear artery cutting through the neighborhood, tracing a path of water that sustains the thirsty ground.

Founding narratives for Alhambra are deeply intertwined with the early twentieth-century development of the Salt River Valley, a period defined by the ambitious transformation of desert scrub into productive agricultural plots. Early settlers recognized the potential of the fertile soil, laboring to organize irrigation networks that would eventually allow for the expansion of orchards and citrus groves. Over the decades, Alhambra transitioned from these rural beginnings into a more densely settled residential landscape, though the imprint of those initial agrarian efforts remains visible in the orderly grid of the streets. The history of Alhambra is marked by this steady, deliberate growth, reflecting the broader evolution of the region from a frontier outpost into a functional, interconnected suburban expanse.

Economic activity in Alhambra centers on a diverse array of service, retail, and light industrial sectors that benefit from the proximity to regional transportation corridors. While the local economy is closely linked to the broader metropolitan dynamics of the surrounding basin, Alhambra maintains its own operational rhythm, supporting a variety of small businesses and essential infrastructure. Educational needs are met by nearby institutions, and the accessibility of Deer Valley allows for a convenient flow of commerce and professional engagement. The daily life of the populace is supported by a network of roads and utilities that keep Alhambra functioning in harmony with the neighboring districts, ensuring that the needs of residents are addressed with reliable, modern efficiency.

Cultural life in Alhambra is characterized by a blend of regional traditions, where the community gathers for seasonal festivals that celebrate the unique climate and local heritage. While major professional and college sports teams draw crowds to the larger stadiums of the metropolitan area, the spirit of competition and collective pride remains a vibrant thread in the local experience. On quiet afternoons, one might find families enjoying the shade of local trees or taking in the expansive views that reach toward the distant, rugged peaks. Although the proximity to the serene waters of Encanto Lagoon offers a brief respite from the dry air, the true character of Alhambra is found in the resilience of its people and the enduring, stark beauty of the desert plains that define their everyday existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cielito Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 002° N
Grand Canal (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 192° S
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 308° NW
Risen Christ (Public Artwork) — 2.4 mi, 025° NE
Pope John Paul II Visit Cupola (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 025° NE
Eric Fischl Gallery (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 111° E
William G. Hartranft (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 121° SE
Maryvale Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.0 mi, 270° W
Roadside memorial for murdered Glendale police officer Anthony Holly (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 289° W
[mood Room] (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 106° E
The Torch Theatre (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 081° E
[nuebox] (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 139° SE
Glendale Police Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 314° NW
The Bead Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 316° NW
Whitman Hall (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 122° SE
Tea House (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 127° SE
The Trunk Space (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 125° SE
Phoenix Police Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 136° SE
Arizona Canal (Local Recreation) — 5.0 mi, 004° N
Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 5.0 mi, 133° SE
Rosson House Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 130° SE
Dorrance DOME (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 131° SE
Sonora Cinemas Phoenix (Cinema) — 5.5 mi, 255° W
Phoenix Mountains Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 048° NE
Gila River Waterfowl Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 13.4 mi, 234° SW · 14k acres
Sierra Estrella Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.8 mi, 193° S · 15k acres
Tonto National Forest (National Forest) — 28.1 mi, 008° N · 2.9M acres
Sonoran Desert National Monument (National Monument) — 28.3 mi, 212° SW · 496k acres
North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 29.0 mi, 214° SW · 64k acres

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