Bear Flat Arizona Map
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Interactive Map of Bear Flat, Arizona
| City | Bear Flat |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Gila County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 34.293092 |
| Longitude | -111.06763 |
| Population | 11 |
| Density | 20.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 85541 |
| Area Code | 480 |
| County Seat | Globe |
| School District | Payson Unified District |
About Bear Flat, Arizona
Bear Flat is a locality in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 11. The population density is 20.1 people per km². Bear Flat is located at 34.2931°N, 111.0676°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85541.Bear Flat exists as a quiet riparian corridor where the persistent flow of Tonto Creek defines the rhythm of the land. It lies 15.3 miles east-northeast of Payson, AZ (from Payson, AZ: bearing 74°T), and is situated 16.9 miles north of Highley. The surrounding terrain of Bear Flat is defined by the expansive, rugged embrace of Tonto National Forest, which blankets the landscape in a dense quilt of pine and juniper. High above the horizon to the north, the jagged silhouette of the Mogollon Rim looms, catching the amber light of late afternoon and casting long, cooling shadows across the valley floor. During the height of the summer, the air thickens with the scent of sun-baked needles and damp earth, while the creek provides a constant, murmuring pulse through the silence of the basin.
History in Bear Flat clings to the remnants of early homesteading efforts, where families once sought a subsistence living among the narrow, fertile stretches of the creek bed. Today, the local economy remains tethered to the land’s natural offerings, drawing those who favor the solitude of the wilderness over the clamor of industrialized centers. Visitors often seek out the Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail to traverse the rugged topography that characterizes this corner of Tonto National Forest. Life here moves with the seasons, dictated by the arrival of monsoon clouds that gather over the distant heights and the slow, deliberate work of maintaining a life in the high-altitude woodland.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Tonto National Forest (National Forest) — 0.1 mi, 087° E · 2.9M acres
- Hellsgate Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 0.7 mi, 176° S · 37k acres
- Indian Gardens Paleo Site (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 309° NW
- Sitgreaves National Forest (National Forest) — 3.7 mi, 022° N · 820k acres
- Horseshoe Vista (Viewpoint) — 6.0 mi, 001° N
- Neal Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 8.0 mi, 231° SW
- Cold Springs Ranch (State Conservation Area) — 11.6 mi, 288° W
- Chevelon Canyon Ranches Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.2 mi, 025° NE
- Arizona National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 14.5 mi, 309° NW · 415 acres
- State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 15.4 mi, 261° W
- Battle of Big Dry Wash Historical Monument (Monument) — 19.5 mi, 334° NW
- Mazatzal Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 23.5 mi, 255° W · 251k acres
- Travis Walton's Abduction Site (Attraction) — 23.9 mi, 089° E
- Mary Maud (Monument) — 28.6 mi, 070° E
- Travis Walton Phone Booth (Attraction) — 28.7 mi, 070° E
- Fossil Creek, Arizona Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 28.7 mi, 292° W · 5,082 acres
- Tallest Flagpole in Arizona (Attraction) — 29.0 mi, 070° E
- Verde, Arizona Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 33.8 mi, 270° W · 12k acres
- 13 Mile General Crook Trail Marker (Monument) — 37.5 mi, 293° NW
- Bull Pen Day Use Area (Attraction) — 40.3 mi, 295° NW
- Astronaut Statue (Public Artwork) — 50.8 mi, 003° N
- Meteor Crater Museum (Museum) — 51.2 mi, 003° N
- Agua Fria National Monument (National Monument) — 52.5 mi, 269° W · 72k acres
- Out of Africa Wildlife Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 53.4 mi, 295° NW
- Stan Rose Images (Gallery) — 55.6 mi, 315° NW
- Gallery Of Modern Masters (Gallery) — 55.6 mi, 315° NW
- James Ratliff Gallery (Gallery) — 55.6 mi, 315° NW
- Sedona Heritage Museum (Museum) — 56.6 mi, 316° NW
- Adair Amphitheater (Theatre) — 57.1 mi, 091° E
- Petrified Forest National Park (National Park) — 75.9 mi, 056° NE · 148k acres
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About This Bear Flat Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bear Flat, Arizona. Coordinates: 34.293092, -111.06763. 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 Bear Flat includes the ZIP code (85541), telephone area code (480), county seat of Gila County (Globe), and school district assignment (Payson Unified District).
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. |
