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Benson Arizona Map

Explore Benson, 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 Benson, Arizona

How to Use This Benson, Arizona Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Benson, 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 Benson.

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

Latitude	31.914497
Longitude	-110.328552
Population	5,355
Density	49.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	85602
Area Code	520
County Seat	Bisbee
School District	St. David Unified District

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About Benson, Arizona

Benson is a locality in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,355. The population density is 49.7 people per km². Benson is located at 31.9145°N, 110.3286°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. Benson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 85602.

Benson emerges from the sun-bleached expanse as a testament to the enduring resilience of the high desert landscape. It lies 25.1 miles east-southeast of Vail, AZ (from Vail, AZ: bearing 103°T), and is situated 2.9 miles east-northeast of Whetstone.

The San Pedro River flows quietly just one mile away, providing a thin, verdant ribbon of life that cuts through the arid basin. To the west, the distant silhouettes of Twin Buttes rise against the sky, marking a horizon defined by sharp light and deep shadow. Lonesome Valley stretches four miles out, its vast, open floor reflecting the intense clarity of the Arizona sun. Residents often gather at Apache Park to enjoy the shade and the stillness that defines the local atmosphere. Evenings here bring a profound silence, where the cooling air carries the faint, dry scent of creosote and earth.

Benson traces its origins to the expansion of the railroad, which transformed the settlement into a vital artery for the movement of goods and people. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on the iron horse to a modern mix of small enterprises and regional services. While the rails still hum with the steady weight of freight, the town maintains a steady pace of life that favors persistence over rapid transformation. Agriculture and trade remain the silent anchors of the local industry, grounding the community in the practical rhythms of the land. Benson preserves its heritage through the preservation of its original grid, where the architecture reflects a functional, frontier-era sensibility.

The cultural character of Benson is shaped by a deep connection to the regional heritage and the quiet dignity of desert living. Local gatherings often center around the shared experience of the monsoon season, when thunderheads build with dramatic intensity over the horizon. Those seeking recreation often head toward the Guidani Loop Trail Head, where the path offers a direct encounter with the rugged beauty of the terrain. The town has been home to notable figures like the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp, whose presence once added a sharp, historical edge to the regional narrative. Life in Benson retains an authentic, unpretentious quality, marked by the simple beauty of a sunset painting the dry hills in shades of gold and violet.

Nearby Outdoor Places

State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 062° NE
Coronado National Forest (National Forest) — 2.4 mi, 227° SW · 1.7M acres
Union Street Park (Local Park) — 3.4 mi, 017° N
Kartchner Caverns State Park (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 192° S
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 026° NE
Lions Park (Local Park) — 4.2 mi, 021° N
Mountain Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 5.1 mi, 198° S
San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (National Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 134° SE · 58k acres
Cochise Stronghold Indian Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 104° E
Empirita Ranch (Local Conservation Area) — 7.2 mi, 270° W
Empire-Cienega Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 8.3 mi, 258° W
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (National Conservation Area) — 12.7 mi, 230° SW · 49k acres
Rincon Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.2 mi, 315° NW · 37k acres
Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate (Historic Ruins) — 13.6 mi, 147° SE
Grand Central Mill (Historic Ruins) — 14.5 mi, 146° SE
Saguaro National Park (National Park) — 16.6 mi, 323° NW · 89k acres
Saguaro Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 16.6 mi, 323° NW · 72k acres
Ed Schieffelin Monument (Monument) — 18.3 mi, 134° SE
Unapologetically ENOUGH Boudoir (Gallery) — 20.4 mi, 132° SE
Old Tombstone Bunkhouse (Attraction) — 20.5 mi, 132° SE
Wyatt Earp Village (Attraction) — 20.5 mi, 132° SE
The Saloon Theatre (Theatre) — 20.7 mi, 132° SE
O.K. Corral (Museum) — 20.7 mi, 132° SE
Gunfighter Hall of Fame (Attraction) — 20.7 mi, 132° SE
Rose Tree Museum (Museum) — 20.8 mi, 132° SE
Old Tombstone Western Theme Park (Attraction) — 20.8 mi, 132° SE
Pioneer Home Museum (Museum) — 21.1 mi, 132° SE
The Buffalo Soldier (Public Artwork) — 24.9 mi, 184° S
Sergeant William Alchesay, Indian Scout (Monument) — 25.0 mi, 185° S
Huachuca Art Association (Gallery) — 26.5 mi, 171° S

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