Aztec Arizona Map

About Aztec, Arizona

Aztec is a locality in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. The population density is 7.6 people per km². Aztec is located at 32.8245°N, 113.4499°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85333.

Aztec, Arizona, lies under a vast expanse of sky that bleeds from pale robin's egg blue to the deepest indigo as the sun dips below the horizon. It lies 57.1 miles east-north-east of Fortuna Foothills, AZ (from Fortuna Foothills, AZ: bearing 78°T), and is situated 46.4 miles north-west of Ajo. The land itself is a study in patient endurance, a landscape sculpted by wind and a relentless sun. Low-lying scrub, tenacious and resilient, clings to the ochre earth, punctuated by the occasional saguaro cactus, its arms reaching skyward like silent, stoic sentinels. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, mineral scent, a testament to the ancient soils that have weathered epochs of change. Here, the sheer openness of the terrain invites the eye to wander, to trace the subtle undulations of the land that stretch towards distant, hazy mountains, their peaks softened by atmospheric distance. The history of Aztec is intrinsically tied to the flow of water and the promise of cultivation in this arid expanse. Though the name might evoke ancient empires, this particular settlement emerged from the practical needs of those who sought to harness the life-giving waters of the Colorado River. Early endeavors focused on agriculture, coaxing sustenance from the rich alluvial soils deposited by the river's ancient courses. The economy here has long been shaped by the bounty of the land, a delicate dance between human effort and the natural cycles of water and sun. While not a hub of grand industry, Aztec’s character is defined by the quiet persistence of its people, who have learned to thrive in this dramatic, sun-drenched corner of the desert.

About This Aztec Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Aztec, Arizona with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Aztec and Yuma County.

Detailed location data for Aztec includes the ZIP code (85333), telephone area code (435), county seat of Yuma County (Yuma), and school district assignment (Antelope Union High School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Aztec is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.