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Firebird Arizona Map

Explore Firebird, 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 Firebird, Arizona

How to Use This Firebird, Arizona Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Firebird, 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 Firebird.

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

Latitude	34.048928
Longitude	-111.093731
Population	6,000
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	85554, 85226
Area Code	480, 602, 623
County Seat	Globe

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About Firebird, Arizona

Firebird is a locality in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Firebird is located at 34.0489°N, 111.0937°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP codes: 85554, 85226.

Firebird occupies a rugged expanse of high-desert terrain defined by the ancient, weathered character of the surrounding landscape. The immediate topography is shaped by the presence of North Fork Brady Canyon, which carves a deep, quiet passage through the earth just one mile away. Residents of Firebird often watch the monsoon thunderheads gather in the distance over the Mogollon Rim, a formidable range that anchors the horizon to the north. The entire locale sits within the protected boundaries of the Tonto National Forest, where the scent of dry pine and sage dominates the thin, sun-warmed air. A short distance away, the waters of Rock Creek provide a vital, narrow artery through the arid woodland, offering a brief respite from the relentless heat shimmer of the afternoons.

Firebird maintains a connection to the frontier era, reflecting a legacy of resource extraction and land management that has defined the region for generations. The local economy relies heavily on forestry practices overseen by the Pleasant Valley Ranger District, which manages the dense timber and scrubland surrounding the settlement. Small-scale commerce and seasonal tourism currently support the residents, who value the steady, deliberate pace of life tethered to the natural cycles of the forest. As the sunlight dips behind the distant peaks, the golden hue cast upon the rocky slopes reveals the history of the laborers who once traversed these rugged paths. Firebird remains a place where the primary industry stays linked to the stewardship of the vast, protected woodlands that stretch out in every direction.

Cultural life in Firebird centers on a shared appreciation for the stark, open environment and the quietude of the backcountry. Visitors seeking to experience the landscape often utilize the Old Mail Trail, a historic route that serves as a reminder of the isolation faced by early inhabitants. While no singular monument dominates the skyline, the community preserves its heritage through local gatherings that celebrate the traditions of the high desert. The quality of light at dusk provides a transformative beauty, turning the gray stone and green canopy into a vivid, shifting palette of violet and amber. Though no celebrities claim this specific patch of earth as their primary residence, Firebird holds a distinct identity forged by the mile-deep silences of the surrounding Tonto National Forest.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Tonto National Forest (National Forest) — locality lies within · 2.9M acres
Hellsgate Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 6.0 mi, 349° N · 37k acres
Salome Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.4 mi, 164° S · 19k acres
P B Ranch (Historic Ruins) — 12.3 mi, 129° SE
Neal Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 12.8 mi, 338° N
Haufer Wash Rna Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 15.2 mi, 238° SW
Sierra Ancha Experimental Forest (Recreation Easement) — 16.6 mi, 150° SE
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 19.8 mi, 316° NW
Rim Lakes Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 20.1 mi, 026° NE
Sitgreaves National Forest (National Forest) — 20.5 mi, 009° N · 820k acres
Arizona National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 23.2 mi, 226° SW · 415 acres
Three-Bar Watersheds Research Area, Plo 3263 Watershed Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 24.2 mi, 209° SW · 1,738 acres
Tonto National Monument (National Monument) — 26.9 mi, 181° S · 1,122 acres
Travis Walton's Abduction Site (Attraction) — 30.8 mi, 056° NE
Black Rock (Attraction) — 34.1 mi, 201° S
Battle of Big Dry Wash Historical Monument (Monument) — 35.1 mi, 348° N
Verde, Arizona Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 35.4 mi, 287° W · 12k acres
Mary Maud (Monument) — 38.8 mi, 047° NE
Travis Walton Phone Booth (Attraction) — 38.9 mi, 047° NE
Tallest Flagpole in Arizona (Attraction) — 39.2 mi, 047° NE
13 Mile General Crook Trail Marker (Monument) — 45.6 mi, 313° NW
Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum (Museum) — 46.9 mi, 165° S
River Of Time Museum (Museum) — 47.4 mi, 230° SW
Carefree Galleria (Gallery) — 50.0 mi, 252° W
Grace Renee Gallery (Gallery) — 50.0 mi, 252° W
Adelante (Gallery) — 50.0 mi, 252° W
Agua Fria National Monument (National Monument) — 52.0 mi, 282° W · 72k acres
The Ring of Life (Public Artwork) — 53.4 mi, 184° S
Maze (Theme Park) — 54.0 mi, 201° S
Kirk's Studio for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 54.8 mi, 217° SW

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