Blue Ridge Arizona Map

About Blue Ridge, Arizona

Blue Ridge is a locality in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 992. The population density is 21.0 people per km². Blue Ridge is located at 34.6339°N, 111.1104°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86024.

Blue Ridge exists as a scattering of homes and businesses against the grand theatre of ponderosa pines and juniper. It lies 40.4 miles north of Highley, AZ (from Highley, AZ: bearing 359°T), and is situated 27.5 miles north-north-east of Star Valley. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of resin, a constant perfume that clings to the rough bark of the trees and the dust of the unpaved roads. Sunlight, when it breaks through the high canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the ochre and rust tones of the earth. The land itself is a study in contrasts: gentle slopes that rise to more rugged outcrops, where weathered rock forms miniature canyons and sheltering overhangs. A profound quiet often settles over Blue Ridge, broken only by the whisper of wind through the needles or the distant call of a Stellar's Jay, a sound that seems to amplify the immense stillness of the surrounding Coconino National Forest. The story of Blue Ridge is one of the land’s enduring allure, a place where early settlers were drawn by the promise of timber and a simpler existence. Its economy, then and now, is intrinsically tied to the forest, with logging operations having shaped its early development. Today, while the hum of chainsaws is less prominent, the forest still dictates the rhythm of life, offering recreational opportunities that draw visitors seeking the same wild beauty that captivated those who first arrived. The nearby Mogollon Rim, a dramatic escarpment that forms the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau, is a constant, silent witness to the passage of time and the enduring spirit of this high-country settlement.

About This Blue Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blue Ridge, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.633935, -111.110425. 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 Ridge and Coconino County.

Detailed location data for Blue Ridge includes the ZIP code (86024), telephone area code (928), county seat of Coconino County (Flagstaff), and school district assignment (Chevelon Butte 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 Blue Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.