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Glendale Arizona Map

Explore Glendale, 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 Glendale, Arizona

How to Use This Glendale, Arizona Map

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

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

Latitude	33.538652
Longitude	-112.185987
Population	248,325
Density	1556.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	85301, 85302, 85303, 85304, 85305
Area Code	480
County Seat	Phoenix
School District	Glendale Union High School District

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About Glendale, Arizona

Glendale is a locality in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. With a population of 248,325, Glendale is a major urban centre in Arizona. The population density is 1556.6 people per km². Glendale is located at 33.5387°N, 112.1860°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. Glendale is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 85301, 85302, 85303.

Glendale occupies a vast, sun-drenched expanse of the Sonoran Desert, where the light at dusk bleeds into a bruised violet across the flat, arid plains. It lies 4.1 miles northwest of Alhambra, AZ (from Alhambra, AZ: bearing 313°T), and is situated 9.0 miles northwest of Phoenix. The physical character of Glendale is defined by the sharp, rhythmic geometry of irrigation channels like the Grand Canal, which carves a vein of utility through the dusty earth three miles away. To the north, the elevation rises toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Mogollon Rim, while the closer, undulating landscape of Deer Valley breaks the monotony of the desert floor. Here, the air carries a dry, parched heat that seems to hold the weight of the silence, broken only by the occasional rustle of creosote or the sudden, sharp scent of ozone when monsoon thunderheads gather in the distance.

William John Murphy arrived in this region with the vision of transforming a barren, sun-bleached landscape into a productive agricultural oasis. The founding of Glendale emerged from the deliberate labor of settlers who sought to tame the desert through the construction of irrigation systems, tethering their survival to the water brought forth from the earth. Over time, Glendale evolved from a modest agrarian settlement into a sprawling urban environment, shedding its initial reliance on farming to embrace a more complex, modern identity. The legacy of those early pioneers remains embedded in the grid-like streets and the enduring resilience of a population that has learned to thrive despite the relentless, shimmering intensity of the desert sun.

Economic life in Glendale functions as a vital engine for the region, balancing large-scale commerce with a diverse array of industries and infrastructure. The local landscape is marked by substantial business centers and logistics hubs that capitalize on the proximity to major transportation corridors, ensuring the continued flow of goods and labor. While the local educational landscape provides foundational learning, residents frequently look to nearby institutions for advanced academic pursuits, integrating the workforce into the broader intellectual climate of the state. Glendale maintains a robust infrastructural backbone, characterized by expansive road networks and industrial zones that sustain the daily rhythm of a population engaged in technology, healthcare, and retail.

Cultural vitality in Glendale finds its most thunderous expression in the colossal stadiums that host professional football and major athletic spectacles, drawing crowds that transform the quiet desert air into a roar of collective energy. The calendar is punctuated by annual festivals that celebrate the heritage of the region, while the Triangle offers a localized space for outdoor respite amidst the encroaching urban sprawl. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the historic downtown district, where the architecture whispers of a different era, standing in stark contrast to the modern, glass-fronted developments that define the horizon. While Glendale has seen various figures pass through its borders, the true character of the place resides in the everyday lives of its people, who navigate the transition from the scorching, bright midday to the cool, expansive peace of the desert night.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Bead Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 055° NE
Glendale Police Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 110° E
Territorial Sheriff (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 094° E
Bonsall Park North (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 180° S
Glen Lakes Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 025° NE
Rose Lane Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 123° SE
Orangewood (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 291° W
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 315° NW
Roadside memorial for murdered Glendale police officer Anthony Holly (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 186° S
Glendale USS Arizona Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 359° N
Risen Christ (Public Artwork) — 4.1 mi, 098° E
Sonora Cinemas Phoenix (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 209° SW
Sun Bowl Amphitheatre (Arts Centre) — 6.6 mi, 294° NW
Eric Fischl Gallery (Gallery) — 6.8 mi, 124° SE
Gila River Waterfowl Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 13.3 mi, 217° SW · 14k acres

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