Duncan Arizona Map

About Duncan, Arizona

Duncan is a locality in Greenlee County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 969. The population density is 190.7 people per km². Duncan is located at 32.7215°N, 109.1053°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85534.

Duncan lies cradled by the wide, arcing embrace of the San Francisco River valley, where the land rolls and swells like a sleeping titan under a vast Arizona sky. It lies 38.4 miles east-south-east of Graham, AZ (from Graham, AZ: bearing 106°T), and is situated 25.3 miles south-south-east of Clifton. The air here carries the dry, sweet scent of creosote and sun-baked earth, a fragrance that clings to everything. Low-slung buildings, painted in hues of sun-bleached adobe and dusty ochre, huddle close to the river, their shadows stretching long and thin across the cracked earth as the afternoon sun begins its descent. Distant mesas, their edges softened by the atmospheric haze, stand sentinel, their ancient forms a silent testament to the enduring power of the desert. The land itself feels ancient, a patient observer of the passage of seasons and the slow march of time, its textures a mosaic of loose gravel, stubborn scrub brush, and the occasional stubborn bloom that defies the arid conditions. This is a place shaped by the enduring spirit of those who sought sustenance and a life along the fertile banks of the San Francisco River. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of Duncan, with alfalfa fields and pecan groves drawing their vitality from the river's flow, their green hues a vibrant counterpoint to the surrounding desert palette. The echoes of its past as a stopping point for travelers and a hub for local ranches still resonate in the quiet hum of its days. The legacy of mining, though perhaps faded, still whispers in the landscape, a reminder of the resourcefulness that has always defined this corner of Greenlee County. Life in Duncan moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, a rhythm dictated by the sun and the seasons, where neighbors know each other's names and the simple act of sharing a porch swing at dusk holds a profound significance.

About This Duncan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Duncan, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.72146, -109.105341. 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 Duncan and Greenlee County.

Detailed location data for Duncan includes the ZIP code (85534), telephone area code (480), county seat of Greenlee County (Clifton), and school district assignment (Duncan Unified 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 Duncan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.