Freedom Acres Arizona Map

About Freedom Acres, Arizona

Freedom Acres is a locality in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 48. The population density is 31.7 people per km². Freedom Acres is located at 34.3173°N, 111.3004°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85541.

Freedom Acres unfolds across a landscape where the high desert meets the rugged Mogollon Rim, a place of sun-baked earth and tenacious scrub oak. It lies 22.0 miles north-north-west of Highley, AZ (from Highley, AZ: bearing 328°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-north-east of Payson. The terrain here is a study in contrasts, with rolling hills giving way to steeper inclines, all under a vast, often startlingly blue sky. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint perfume of creosote after a rare rain, and the quality of light at dusk paints the distant mesas in hues of ochre and rose, a spectacle that can hold one captive. The very character of Freedom Acres seems to be etched by the persistent sun and the dramatic sweep of the land, a quiet stoicism born of its arid beauty. The history of Freedom Acres is interwoven with the story of Arizona's frontier spirit, a legacy whispered in the wind that rustles through the sparse vegetation. While not a traditional mining boomtown, the surrounding Gila County has a deep geological heritage, and the spirit of self-reliance that fueled early settlements still resonates. The local economy, though modest, draws strength from the land, with small ranches and agricultural endeavors dotting the periphery, cultivating hardy crops that can withstand the arid climate. There's a distinctive quietude to the pace of life in Freedom Acres, a deliberate unhurriedness that allows for appreciation of the stark, enduring beauty of this unique corner of the desert Southwest.

About This Freedom Acres Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Freedom Acres, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.317255, -111.300414. 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 Freedom Acres and Gila County.

Detailed location data for Freedom Acres includes the ZIP code (85541), telephone area code (480), county seat of Gila County (Globe), and school district assignment (Payson 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 Freedom Acres is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.