Explore Flowing Wells, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Flowing Wells, 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 Flowing Wells.
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 | Flowing Wells |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Pima County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 32.293964 |
| Longitude | -111.009818 |
| Population | 15,657 |
| Density | 1587.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 85705 |
| Area Code | 520 |
| County Seat | Tucson |
| School District | Flowing Wells Unified District |
Flowing Wells reveals itself through a landscape defined by the persistent presence of the Rillito River, which carves a path of quiet determination through the arid earth. It lies 2.2 miles south-southwest of Casas Adobes, AZ (from Casas Adobes, AZ: bearing 203°T), and is situated 7.0 miles northwest of Tucson. The horizon is dominated by the distant, jagged silhouette of the Santa Catalina Mountains, standing as silent observers over the sun-drenched plains. Within the immediate vicinity, the terrain offers a rugged beauty where the subtle, shifting light at dusk casts long, violet shadows across the desert floor. Residents of Flowing Wells often find solace in the open spaces that characterize the Cañada del Oro, a basin where the air carries the dry, sweet scent of creosote after a rare rain. The local environment remains untamed and vast, anchored by the simple, functional utility of the Flowing Wells Junior High School Park.
Historical development in Flowing Wells emerged from the necessity of harnessing the region's sparse water supplies for agricultural and residential growth. Early settlers recognized the potential of the land near the riverbed, establishing the foundations for an economy that eventually transitioned from rural farming into a diverse suburban landscape. Small-scale commerce and local service industries currently provide the backbone for the neighborhood, supporting a steady, industrious way of life. While the region remains largely residential, the economic character of Flowing Wells reflects a pragmatic adaptation to the demands of a high-desert climate. Workers and families contribute to the daily pulse of the area, maintaining a continuity that honors the labor of those who first broke the soil.
Cultural life in Flowing Wells flourishes through a blend of shared traditions and the casual, everyday interactions of a close-knit populace. The proximity to the San Juan Trail encourages an active appreciation for the natural world, drawing individuals out to traverse the dusty paths that wind through the surrounding brush. While world-renowned figures are not typically associated with these specific streets, the spirit of the area is defined by the resilience and creativity of its long-term residents. Community gatherings often center on the local educational facilities, where the shared history of the locale is preserved in the memories of those who grew up under the expansive, cloud-streaked sky. Even when the heat shimmer rises from the pavement, the atmosphere of Flowing Wells remains distinctly grounded, offering a quiet, unpretentious existence that values substance over spectacle.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Flowing Wells, Arizona. Coordinates: 32.293964, -111.009818. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Flowing Wells includes the ZIP code (85705), telephone area code (520), county seat of Pima County (Tucson), and school district assignment (Flowing Wells Unified District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |