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Cottonwood Arizona Map

Explore Cottonwood, Arizona, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Cottonwood, Arizona

How to Use This Cottonwood, Arizona Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cottonwood, Arizona. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Arizona or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Cottonwood.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Cottonwood
State	Arizona (AZ)
County	Yavapai County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix)

Latitude	34.719526
Longitude	-112.001611
Population	12,029
Density	279.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	86503, 85147, 86326
Area Code	480, 928
County Seat	Prescott
School District	Mingus Union High School District

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About Cottonwood, Arizona

Cottonwood is a locality in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 12,029. The population density is 279.8 people per km². Cottonwood is located at 34.7195°N, 112.0016°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. Cottonwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 86503, 85147, 86326.

Cottonwood spreads across a high desert landscape where the light at dusk turns the earth into a palette of deep ochre and soft violet. It lies 2.0 miles north of Verde Village, AZ (from Verde Village, AZ: bearing 3°T), and is situated 1.8 miles north-northwest of Verde. The Verde River winds through the lower elevations, providing a ribbon of hydration that sustains the surrounding cottonwood trees and willow thickets. Beyond the immediate basin, the distant horizon is defined by the rugged silhouette of the Mogollon Rim, which catches the monsoon thunderheads during the summer months. Mescal Gulch carves a path through the terrain, adding a sense of verticality to the arid plains. For those seeking the local water, Gyberg Tank remains a quiet destination three miles from the center, reflecting the vast, cloudless sky.

Cottonwood grew from its early foundations as a supply hub for the surrounding mining camps and agricultural homesteads. The local economy transitioned over time from a reliance on raw resource extraction to a diverse service sector that supports the surrounding Verde Ranger District. Residents often gather at Fairgrounds Park, a space that serves as a focal point for public life and communal organization. The rhythm of daily business is dictated by the seasonal shifts, where agricultural output and small-scale manufacturing adapt to the persistent warmth of the region. As the decades passed, the character of the regional industry shifted toward supporting the travelers who traverse these historic routes.

Cottonwood maintains a distinct cultural identity that honors its deep roots while embracing a deliberate, modest pace of life. Visitors frequently explore the Tuzigoot Trail to better understand the ancient influences that shaped the early human habitation of the region. The town serves as a gateway to the high desert, where the silence of the landscape feels as expansive as the sky itself. While the area is defined by its quietude, it has occasionally been the home of figures like the singer-songwriter Maynard James Keenan, who famously integrated his professional life into the local viticulture. Local events remain centered on the shared experiences of residents, fostering a sense of continuity that connects the past to the present.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Verde River Greenway State Natural Area (State Park) — 0.6 mi, 357° N
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 175° S
Coconino National Forest (National Forest) — 0.7 mi, 056° NE · 1.8M acres
Bridgeport Pueblo (Historic Ruins) — 0.8 mi, 059° NE
Fairgrounds Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 321° NW
Prescott National Forest (National Forest) — 1.6 mi, 247° SW · 1.3M acres
Garrison Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 316° NW
Clemenceau Heritage Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 315° NW
Dead Horse Ranch State Park (State Park) — 2.0 mi, 353° N
Dead Horse Ranch Amphitheather (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 340° N
Tuzigoot National Monument (National Monument) — 3.3 mi, 343° N · 367 acres
Arizona Copper Art Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 319° NW
Hatalacva Pueblo (Historic Ruins) — 5.3 mi, 330° NW
Jerome State Historical Mine Park Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 291° W
Jerome Mine Museum (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 289° W
Ghost Town Tours (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 288° W
89a Scenic Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 8.2 mi, 041° NE
Two Trees Observing Area (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 035° NE
Out of Africa Wildlife Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.7 mi, 148° SE
Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 8.9 mi, 049° NE
Woodchute Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.0 mi, 294° NW · 5,887 acres
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.1 mi, 350° N · 58k acres
Montezuma Castle National Monument (National Monument) — 11.2 mi, 129° SE · 1,001 acres
Cathedral Rock Vortex (Attraction) — 13.8 mi, 060° NE
Palatki Heritage Site (Attraction) — 14.7 mi, 023° NE
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 14.9 mi, 059° NE
Harkins Theatres (Cinema) — 15.3 mi, 050° NE
Gallery Of Modern Masters (Gallery) — 16.6 mi, 055° NE
Stan Rose Images (Gallery) — 16.6 mi, 055° NE
James Ratliff Gallery (Gallery) — 16.6 mi, 055° NE

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