Canelo Arizona Map

About Canelo, Arizona

Canelo is a locality in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Canelo is located at 31.5429°N, 110.5145°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85637.

Canelo unfolds across a high desert plateau, where the Santa Cruz River valley begins its gentle descent towards the Mexican border. It lies 12.4 miles west of Sierra Vista, AZ (from Sierra Vista, AZ: bearing 266°T), and is situated 10.1 miles west of Fort Huachuca. The land here is a study in muted tones: ochre earth, pale green scrub brush, and the deep, almost bruised purple of distant mountain ranges that cradle the horizon. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a bright, defiant green, cluster along the ephemeral washes that scar the landscape, hinting at the life-giving water that flows beneath the surface. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint perfume of creosote and the dust kicked up by the occasional truck traversing the unpaved roads. The sky overhead is an immense, unbroken canvas, often painted with streaks of cirrus clouds that catch the sun in breathtaking displays of rose and gold as dusk settles. The story of Canelo is deeply intertwined with the arid land it occupies, a history shaped by ranching and the enduring spirit of those who sought a life here against the odds. For generations, cattle have grazed these rolling hills, the economy of Canelo a quiet testament to the resilience of the ranching tradition. While not a bustling hub, its distinctive character lies in its remoteness and the unhurried rhythm of life, where neighbors know each other's names and the nearest town feels a world away. The local character is one of quiet self-reliance, a deep connection to the land, and an appreciation for the stark, untamed beauty that defines this corner of the American Southwest.

About This Canelo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Canelo, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.542872, -110.514526. 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 Canelo and Santa Cruz County.

Detailed location data for Canelo includes the ZIP code (85611), telephone area code (520), county seat of Santa Cruz County (Nogales), 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 Canelo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.