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Gilbert Arizona Map

Explore Gilbert, 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.

Interactive Map of Gilbert, Arizona

How to Use This Gilbert, Arizona Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Gilbert, 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 Gilbert.

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	Gilbert
State	Arizona (AZ)
County	Maricopa County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix)

Latitude	33.310225
Longitude	-111.743224
Population	267,918
Density	1508.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	85234, 85233, 85295, 85296, 85297
Area Code	602, 623
County Seat	Phoenix
School District	Gilbert Unified District

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About Gilbert, Arizona

Gilbert is a locality in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. With a population of 267,918, Gilbert is a major urban centre in Arizona. The population density is 1508.6 people per km². Gilbert is located at 33.3102°N, 111.7432°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. Gilbert is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 85234, 85233, 85295.

Gilbert defines itself through the vast, sun-drenched expanse of the Sonoran Desert, where the air vibrates with a dry, golden heat that softens the edges of the horizon. It lies 4.4 miles northeast of Chandler, AZ (from Chandler, AZ: bearing 43°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-southeast of Mesa. The landscape here is characterized by flat, fertile plains that stretch toward the distant silhouette of the Superstition Mountains, a jagged line of violet and copper rising against the vast, pale sky. Within this arid basin, the local terrain remains largely level, punctuated by the persistent green of desert flora and the quiet, deliberate pace of life found at Heritage Annex Park. The light at dusk possesses a singular, heavy quality, turning the dust motes into suspended amber as the day surrenders to the cool, sharp clarity of the night.

Gilbert traces its origins to the expansion of rail lines and the ambition of early settlers who recognized the potential of this thirsty soil. Bobby Gilbert provided the land that allowed the railroad to cut through the desert, establishing a foundation that would soon transform from a collection of modest homesteads into a thriving agricultural center. Over the decades, the settlement evolved from a quiet cluster of farms reliant on the careful management of water into a modern center for industry and suburban life. This history remains visible in the preservation of original structures that stand as quiet witnesses to the transition from the era of horse-drawn plows to the rapid, humming movement of the contemporary age.

Gilbert sustains its modern vitality through a diverse economy that leans heavily into the aerospace, technology, and health care sectors, drawing a workforce that appreciates the balance of professional rigor and regional serenity. While the local infrastructure supports a sophisticated grid of commerce, the reliance on the Consolidated Canal reminds residents of the vital, historical necessity of moving water across the desert to sustain growth. Education plays a significant role in this stability, with various local institutions and nearby university extensions providing the intellectual fiber for a community that values technical proficiency. Daily life operates with a pulse of deliberate, focused productivity, mirroring the steady flow of goods and people across the plains.

Gilbert invites a spirit of community through the Heritage District, where the architecture echoes the past while housing modern galleries, theaters, and dining establishments that define the local character. While residents often travel to watch major professional sports teams in the surrounding region, the local culture is deeply anchored in annual festivals that celebrate the harvest and the unique beauty of the desert environment. For those seeking a quiet reflection of the landscape, the Old West Estates Retention Basin offers a stillness that contrasts with the bustling Pima Canyon, providing a space to watch the monsoon thunderheads gather in the distance. The atmosphere is one of profound, quiet expansion, where the heat of the afternoon gives way to the long, contemplative shadows of a desert twilight.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gilbert Regional Park (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 093° E
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (Nature Reserve) — 1.8 mi, 346° N
Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 346° N
Waterfront Park (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 346° N
Freestone Park (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 326° NW
Cosmo Dog Park (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 326° NW
Gilbert Community Garden (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 326° NW
Gilbert Historical Museum (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 324° NW
Gilbert Farmers Market (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 324° NW
Gilbert Town Square (Landmark) — 4.5 mi, 324° NW
Gilbert Heritage Village (Historic Site) — 4.5 mi, 324° NW
Gilbert Arts and Entertainment District (Art / Cultural Centre) — 4.5 mi, 324° NW
Gilbert Public Library - Main Library (Art / Cultural Centre) — 4.5 mi, 324° NW
Hale Centre Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 4.9 mi, 328° NW
Discovery Park (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 358° N
San Tan Freeway Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 090° E
Eastern Canal Bridge (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 297° NW
Folley Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 297° NW
Crossroads Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 002° N
Moroni (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 166° S
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 1.8 mi, 351° N
Big Boulder (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 141° SE
JP's Comedy Club (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 318° NW
ASU Polytechnic (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 093° E
The Need To Know (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 005° N
Ammo Bunker (S-1007) (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 106° E
Ammo Bunker (S-1008) (Historic Ruins) — 3.9 mi, 107° E
Vertuccio Farms (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 056° NE
Art Intersection (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 319° NW
Tonto National Forest (National Forest) — 13.2 mi, 015° N · 2.9M acres

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