Baseline Arizona Map
Explore Baseline, Arizona, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Baseline, Arizona
| City | Baseline |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 33.382169 |
| Longitude | -111.95374 |
| Population | 18,000 |
| Density | 1200.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 85282, 85042 |
| Area Code | 602, 623 |
| County Seat | Phoenix |
About Baseline, Arizona
Baseline is a locality in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Baseline is located at 33.3822°N, 111.9537°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP codes: 85282, 85042.Baseline stretches across a sun-drenched expanse where the horizon is defined by the stark, quiet geometry of the desert floor. It lies 3.4 miles southwest of Tempe, AZ (from Tempe, AZ: bearing 229°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-southeast of Phoenix. The terrain surrounding Baseline consists of flat, arid plains that shimmer under the intense heat of the afternoon sun. To the north, the distant silhouette of the Mogollon Rim provides a jagged border against the sky, while the immediate landscape is etched by the rugged, rocky path of Pima Canyon just a mile away. The Salt River winds its way four miles from the center, offering a thin, vital ribbon of moisture through the dry earth. Residents often watch the monsoon thunderheads gather in the distance, their dark, heavy bellies promising relief to the thirsty saguaro and ocotillo.
Baseline grew from the practical necessities of a landscape that demands resilience and foresight from those who inhabit it. The local economy thrives on a blend of light industrial activity and service-oriented commerce that sustains the daily lives of its inhabitants. Agriculture once held a larger share of the regional identity, though modern enterprises now occupy the space where irrigation once dictated the growth of the community. Today, the infrastructure of Baseline reflects a commitment to functional productivity and steady expansion. The influence of the surrounding desert remains, dictating the pace of commerce and the focus of the regional labor force.
Cultural life in Baseline moves with a deliberate, steady cadence that honors the vastness of the surrounding territory. The Western Canal provides a focal point for outdoor activity, serving as a quiet corridor for those who walk its banks as the light softens at dusk. While residents often travel toward Firebird Lake for recreation, the internal character of the locale remains defined by its proximity to the wide, open plains. The community maintains a modest profile, valuing the mile-deep silences that settle over the land once the sun retreats. Life here is measured in the changing colors of the sky and the way the shadows lengthen across the dust, grounding the people of Baseline in the simple, unadorned reality of the Sonoran desert.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Western Canal (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 017° N
- Arizona Sea Life Aquarium (Aquarium) — 0.6 mi, 288° W
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona (Theme Park) — 0.6 mi, 292° W
- Phoenix South Mountain Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 233° SW
- Pixypros Selfie Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 058° NE
- Revolution (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 034° NE
- Heirloom Gallery (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 104° E
- State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 2.3 mi, 181° S
- The Katzin Concert Hall (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 018° N
- Evelyn Smith Music Theatre (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 019° N
- Nelson Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 018° N
- Arizona State University Art Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 020° N
- Pillar of Knowledge (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 023° NE
- Axe Adventures (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 333° NW
- Prism Specialties Art of Phoenix (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 341° N
- Valley Art (Cinema) — 3.1 mi, 015° N
- Simply Smashing (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 058° NE
- Old Stone Houses (Historic Ruins) — 3.3 mi, 243° SW
- Sculpture Garden (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 005° N
- Blue Star Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 207° SW
- Fine Art For Bodies (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 065° NE
- Sierra Estrella Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.1 mi, 237° SW · 15k acres
- Tonto National Forest (National Forest) — 17.4 mi, 063° NE · 2.9M acres
- Superstition Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 28.2 mi, 082° E · 160k acres
- Sonoran Desert National Monument (National Monument) — 28.9 mi, 225° SW · 496k acres
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About This Baseline Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Baseline, Arizona. Coordinates: 33.382169, -111.95374. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Baseline includes the ZIP code (85282, 85042), telephone area code (602, 623), county seat of Maricopa County (Phoenix), and school district assignment.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
