Globe Arizona Map

About Globe, Arizona

Globe is a locality in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,195. The population density is 153.4 people per km². Globe is located at 33.3942°N, 110.7865°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85501.

Globe rises from the rugged, ochre earth, a tenacious settlement clinging to the apron of the Pinal Mountains. It lies 42.8 miles north-east of Florence, AZ (from Florence, AZ: bearing 54°T), and is situated 2.1 miles south-east of Central Heights-Midland City. The surrounding landscape is a study in stark, sun-baked beauty, where saguaros stand like silent sentinels and the sky, a vast, unblemished canvas, bleeds into hues of rose and lavender as the day wanes. Canyons, deeply etched by eons of wind and water, snake through the terrain, their shadowed depths hinting at a wilder, untamed past, while the air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, warm and thick with the memory of ancient heat. The character of Globe is one of enduring resilience, a place where the raw power of the desert is a constant, palpable presence. The veins of copper that first drew prospectors to this remote corner of the Gila River Basin are still a potent echo in Globe's identity. For generations, the rhythm of its life has been dictated by the deep thrum of mining, a legacy etched into the weathered facades of its historic buildings and the very dust that settles on its streets. This enduring industry, though transformed by time and technology, continues to fuel the local economy, a steady heartbeat beneath the dramatic desert sky. Beyond the mines, the Salt River’s ancient influence can be felt, though the water is a precious commodity, its presence a vital thread in the region's agricultural aspirations, a quiet testament to the enduring human spirit that seeks to coax life from this formidable land.

About This Globe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Globe, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.394222, -110.786498. 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 Globe and Gila County.

Detailed location data for Globe includes the ZIP code (85501), telephone area code (480), county seat of Gila County (Globe), and school district assignment (Globe 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 Globe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.