Gadsden Arizona Map

About Gadsden, Arizona

Gadsden is a locality in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 493. The population density is 137.7 people per km². Gadsden is located at 32.5545°N, 114.7850°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85336.

Gadsden lies in a broad, flat expanse where the earth seems to sigh under a relentless sun, a place where the horizon stretches out like an unspooled ribbon of ochre and pale gold. It lies 4.7 miles north of San Luis, AZ (from San Luis, AZ: bearing 358°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-south-west of Somerton. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, low-lying plains punctuated by the occasional, weathered rise of ancient desert hills that catch the light in hues of rust and dusty rose. Sparse, resilient scrub, tenacious in its grip on the parched soil, offers a muted green counterpoint to the dominant earth tones, and the air itself, when the wind stirs, carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of the vast, arid wilderness that surrounds Gadsden. Even the shadows, long and sharp in the afternoon, seem to possess a certain weight, a tangible presence in this sun-drenched landscape. This corner of Yuma County has long been shaped by the waters that skirt its edges and the agricultural bounty they make possible, a testament to human ingenuity in a challenging environment. The economic pulse of Gadsden beats with the steady rhythm of the fields, primarily citrus groves and alfalfa, their vibrant green a stark, welcome contrast to the surrounding desert palette. Historically, this land has been a crossroads, a place where different routes converged, and the legacy of those who traversed it, seeking opportunity or passage, can still be felt in the quiet resilience of its inhabitants. The nearby Colorado River, a lifeblood for the region, dictates not just the agricultural calendar but also a certain contemplative pace to life, a recognition of nature's power and the delicate balance required to thrive here.

About This Gadsden Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gadsden, 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 Gadsden and Yuma County.

Detailed location data for Gadsden includes the ZIP code (85336), telephone area code (435), county seat of Yuma County (Yuma), and school district assignment (Gadsden Elementary 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 Gadsden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.