Explore Globe, Arizona, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Globe |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Gila County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 33.393642 |
| Longitude | -110.741106 |
| Population | 7,249 |
| Density | 153.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 85501, 85502 |
| Area Code | 480 |
| County Seat | Globe |
| School District | Globe Unified District |
Globe reveals itself through the arid, sun-bleached contours of a landscape where the Pinal Creek carves a path through the earth. It lies 39.0 miles east of Gold Canyon, AZ (from Gold Canyon, AZ: bearing 87°T), and is situated 2.1 miles southeast of Central Heights-Midland City. Echo Canyon encompasses the immediate terrain, providing a natural cradle for the structures that define the daily life of Globe. In the distance, the Mogollon Rim creates a jagged, hazy silhouette against the horizon, often crowned by the dramatic buildup of monsoon thunderheads. The nearby Globe Ranger District offers a transition into woodland, contrasting the desert scrub that thrives under the relentless intensity of the Sonoran heat. Near the center, Hayes Tank remains a quiet, singular point of water within the dry reach of the surrounding basin.
Prospectors once defined the trajectory of Globe, drawn by the subterranean promise of copper and silver that fundamentally shaped its development. The economy remains tethered to the extraction of these mineral riches, a legacy that dictates the rhythm of labor and the heavy, industrial character of the surroundings. Massive mining operations continue to influence the local infrastructure, ensuring that the livelihood of many residents stays linked to the deep, rocky veins of the earth. This reliance on natural resources has fostered a resilient, pragmatic spirit that persists through shifts in the global market. The town maintains a stoic pace, its history etched into the weathered facades of buildings that have witnessed generations of shift changes and economic flux.
Cultural identity in Globe finds expression in the preservation of its architectural heritage and a community that honors its multifaceted heritage. Veteran'S Park serves as a central gathering point, providing a green, public space where the quietude of the desert is punctuated by the voices of those who live here. The architecture reflects a blend of early twentieth-century styles, offering a visual record of the era when Globe thrived as a bustling mining hub. While many have passed through these streets, the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp is associated with the region’s volatile, formative years, leaving a lingering ghost of the frontier era. Today, the atmosphere is defined by the slow movement of shadows across the canyon walls and a steadfast adherence to the customs of the high desert.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Globe, Arizona. Coordinates: 33.393642, -110.741106. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Globe includes the ZIP code (85501, 85502), telephone area code (480), county seat of Gila County (Globe), and school district assignment (Globe Unified District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |