Bylas Arizona Map

About Bylas, Arizona

Bylas is a locality in Graham County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,782. The population density is 164.6 people per km². Bylas is located at 33.1343°N, 110.1200°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85530.

Bylas sustains its steady, sun-drenched existence along the life-giving corridor of the Gila River, where the waterway carves a ribbon of green through the arid expanse of the high desert. It lies 28.4 miles northwest of Graham, AZ (from Graham, AZ: bearing 309°T), and is situated 31.7 miles northwest of Safford. The terrain surrounding Bylas consists of vast, open plains that stretch toward the rugged silhouette of the Santa Teresa Mountains, visible on the southern horizon like jagged teeth against the pale sky. To the west, the subtle depression of Bates Draw offers a slight variation in the topography, while the dusty earth carries the scent of creosote and dry sage whenever the rare, heavy rains arrive to stir the soil. Under the relentless clarity of the Arizona sun, the landscape possesses a stark, sculptural beauty, where the light at dusk turns the dusty ground into a palette of deep ochre and violet, silencing the world as the heat dissipates into the cooling air.

Bylas serves as a vital center for the San Carlos Apache Tribe, anchoring a culture that has occupied these lands for generations with a quiet, enduring strength. The local economy remains deeply tied to the rhythms of the land, reflecting a history of resilience and adaptation that defines the daily movement of the people. While the Fishhooks Wilderness Area stands as a testament to the untamed character of the region eight miles away, the immediate vicinity of Bylas feels centered on the enduring connections of the community and the preservation of tribal heritage. Though Upper Sampson Tank sits quietly in the distance, the life of the place remains fixed on the river and the expansive prairie, where the passage of time is marked not by grand monuments, but by the slow, deliberate work of those who cultivate the fields and maintain the traditions of their ancestors.

About This Bylas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bylas, Arizona. Coordinates: 33.134281, -110.120044. 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 Bylas includes the ZIP code (85530), telephone area code (480), county seat of Graham County (Safford), and school district assignment (Fort Thomas 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.