Clarkdale Arizona Map

About Clarkdale, Arizona

Clarkdale is a locality in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,758. The population density is 176.1 people per km². Clarkdale is located at 34.7711°N, 112.0579°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86324.

Clarkdale rests against the rugged embrace of Mingus Mountain, a landscape where the sun bleeds gold across ochre hills and the air, sharp with the scent of creosote and distant pine, hums with a quiet tenacity. It lies 18.4 miles north-east of Prescott Valley, AZ (from Prescott Valley, AZ: bearing 53°T), and is situated 3.5 miles north-west of Cottonwood. The terrain here is a study in stark beauty, with washes and arroyos marking the patient work of water in this arid land, and the distant, hazy silhouette of the Black Hills providing a constant, watchful horizon. Buildings, often of a sturdy, practical design, appear to have grown organically from the earth, their walls absorbing the intense desert light and then releasing it as a soft glow in the twilight hours, a gentle contrast to the sharp shadows cast by the late afternoon sun. This verdant enclave, born from the ambitious vision of a copper mining magnate, was meticulously planned and built in the early 20th century to serve the burgeoning smelter operations of the United Verde Copper Company. The very bones of Clarkdale whisper of this industrial past, a legacy that shaped not only its physical layout but also the resilient spirit of its inhabitants, whose livelihoods have since diversified to include arts, tourism, and a growing appreciation for its unique historical character. The Verde River, though not a roaring torrent, threads through the broader region, a vital artery that once powered the mines and now offers a cooling presence, a ribbon of green in the otherwise sun-baked expanse, and a reminder of the enduring cycle of life that sustains Clarkdale.

About This Clarkdale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Clarkdale, Arizona with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Clarkdale and Yavapai County.

Detailed location data for Clarkdale includes the ZIP code (86324), telephone area code (928), county seat of Yavapai County (Prescott), and school district assignment (Mingus Union High 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 Clarkdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.