Fountain Hills Arizona Map

About Fountain Hills, Arizona

Fountain Hills is a locality in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 23,789. The population density is 452.4 people per km². Fountain Hills is located at 33.6117°N, 111.7174°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85268.

Fountain Hills rises from the Sonoran Desert, a testament to human endeavor against a backdrop of rugged, sun-baked mountains. It lies 12.6 miles north-east of Scottsdale, AZ (from Scottsdale, AZ: bearing 56°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-south-west of Rio Verde. The landscape here is a study in ochre and sage, where saguaro sentinels stand guard over rocky washes that, in seasons of rare but powerful rain, briefly pulse with life. The air itself feels thin and clean, carrying the faint, dry scent of creosote and dust, particularly potent in the early morning when the sun begins its slow ascent, painting the distant Four Peaks in hues of rose and violet. Homes here often embrace the arid environment, their stucco walls and terracotta roofs echoing the warm tones of the surrounding hills, creating a harmonious blend with the natural world. The genesis of Fountain Hills is a story of vision and water, a deliberate creation designed to bloom where the desert traditionally held sway. Its most prominent feature, the iconic fountain that gives the community its name, once held the Guinness World Record for the world's tallest. This landmark, a symbol of the town's audacious spirit, draws visitors and locals alike to witness its impressive plume, a bright white slash against the endless blue Arizona sky. The local economy, while diverse, often reflects its desert setting, with a strong emphasis on tourism, retirement living, and small businesses that cater to an outdoor-oriented lifestyle, embracing the hiking trails that snake through the nearby McDowell Mountains. The quiet hum of daily life here is often punctuated by the distant call of a hawk or the gentle rustle of wind through brittlebush, a constant reminder of the wild beauty that cradles Fountain Hills.

About This Fountain Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fountain Hills, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.61171, -111.717361. 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 Fountain Hills and Maricopa County.

Detailed location data for Fountain Hills includes the ZIP code (85268), telephone area code (602, 623), county seat of Maricopa County (Phoenix), and school district assignment (Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.