Firebird Arizona Map

About Firebird, Arizona

Firebird is a locality in Maricopa 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 code: 85226.

Firebird lies under a vast, unforgiving sky, where the heat seems to leach the color from everything but the stark, sun-bleached mountains that guard the horizon. The land here is a study in resilience, a tapestry of creosote bushes and saguaros standing sentinel against the ochre-tinged earth. Dust devils, ephemeral dancers of grit and air, spin across the scrubland, their brief whirlwinds a fleeting testament to the persistent wind that whispers secrets through the brittle grasses. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a scent that speaks of baked earth and distant, unseen water. This stretch of Maricopa County, once traversed by indigenous peoples and later by prospectors chasing whispers of gold, now finds its pulse in a more modern endeavor: the relentless, humming rhythm of the motor sports industry. Firebird International Raceway, a name synonymous with speed and adrenaline, draws enthusiasts from across the region, its roar a counterpoint to the otherwise quietude of the desert. The economy here is tethered to the thrill of the race, to the roar of engines and the scent of burnt rubber, a stark contrast to the geological patience of the surrounding landscape, where millennia have shaped the very bones of the earth.

About This Firebird Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Firebird, 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 Firebird and Maricopa County.

Detailed location data for Firebird includes the ZIP code (85226), telephone area code (435), county seat of Maricopa County (Phoenix), 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 Firebird is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.