Blue Arizona Map

About Blue, Arizona

Blue is a locality in Greenlee County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Blue is located at 33.6101°N, 109.1067°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85922.

Blue unfolds across a landscape of rugged, sun-baked mesas and arroyos, where the earth, a rich tapestry of ochre and umber, rises to meet a sky that seems to stretch into eternity. It lies 62.6 miles north-east of Graham, AZ (from Graham, AZ: bearing 36°T), and is situated 27.5 miles north-north-east of Greenlee. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of sagebrush and creosote, a perfume of resilience that clings to the sparse vegetation clinging to the slopes. Canyons, carved by unseen forces over eons, fracture the terrain, their shadowed depths hinting at secrets held within the ancient rock. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, spills over the land in a liquid gold, softening the harsh edges and casting long, dramatic shadows that deepen the sense of wildness. It is a place where the vastness of nature commands respect, and the quiet hum of insects is often the loudest sound. The story of Blue is etched into the very bones of this land, a narrative shaped by hardy pioneers and the unforgiving yet bountiful earth. Originally a hub for those seeking their fortune in the surrounding mineral wealth, the echoes of that industrious past still resonate, though the economy now leans more towards the quiet pursuits of ranching and a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty. The land itself, a formidable canvas of geological artistry, has always been the primary employer, dictating the pace of life and the resourcefulness of its inhabitants. Small, sturdy homes dot the landscape, their windows reflecting the immense sky, each a testament to lives lived in harmony with the raw, untamed spirit of Greenlee County.

About This Blue Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blue, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.610055, -109.10674. 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 Blue and Greenlee County.

Detailed location data for Blue includes the ZIP code (85922), telephone area code (928), county seat of Greenlee County (Clifton), and school district assignment. 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 Blue is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.