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Highley Arizona Map

Explore Highley, 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 Highley, Arizona

How to Use This Highley, Arizona Map

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

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

Latitude	34.048928
Longitude	-111.093731
Population	52,000
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	85554, 85212
Area Code	480, 602, 623
County Seat	Globe

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About Highley, Arizona

Highley is a locality in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 52,000. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Highley is located at 34.0489°N, 111.0937°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP codes: 85554, 85212.

Highley occupies a rugged expanse of the American Southwest, where the sun-bleached earth meets the sprawling, protected wilderness of the Tonto National Forest. It lies 18.3 miles southeast of Payson, AZ (from Payson, AZ: bearing 133°T), and is situated 17.1 miles south-southeast of Star Valley. The terrain is defined by the subtle, arid beauty of the high desert, characterized by rocky outcrops and the deep, silent incisions of the landscape like North Fork Brady Canyon. Only a mile away, the quiet flow of Rock Creek provides a rare ribbon of moisture through the parched soil, while the distant, jagged silhouette of the Mogollon Rim looms thirty-two miles to the north, often catching the violet hues of the fading day. During the summer months, the air hangs heavy with the scent of dry brush and dust, and the intensity of the light at dusk transforms the scrubland into a palette of copper and gold.

Highley emerged as a consequence of the westward expansion that sought to tame the unforgiving yet alluring interior of the territory. The early settlers were drawn to the promise of the land, establishing outposts that served as waypoints for those navigating the transition between the low plains and the higher, forested reaches. As the decades passed, the identity of Highley solidified, mirroring the resilience of the hardy vegetation that clings to the hillsides. The history here is not written in grand monuments, but in the slow, persistent rhythm of life that has persisted since the first fences were drawn across the open range, ensuring that Highley remained a quiet witness to the broader movements of regional migration.

Economic life in Highley remains tethered to the natural resources and the logistical demands of the surrounding forest and canyon geography. While there are no major industrial hubs or large-scale university campuses within the immediate vicinity, the local economy benefits from the stewardship of the Pleasant Valley Ranger District, which oversees the maintenance and protection of the surrounding woodlands. Infrastructure is sparse and utilitarian, designed to navigate the uneven topography and connect the scattered residences to the wider regional network. Residents often look toward the nearest hubs of commerce and education beyond the forest boundaries, leaving Highley to function as a peaceful, self-contained enclave where the primary industry is the quiet management of daily survival.

Cultural life in Highley is defined by the vast, open silence of the desert rather than the clamor of professional sports stadiums or the bustle of urban festivals. Instead of grand arenas, the community finds connection through the seasonal shifts of the environment and the rare, shared experiences of those who choose to live within such proximity to the wild, such as venturing out toward the Old Mail Trail for a glimpse into the past. On sweltering afternoons, the focus often turns toward Theodore Roosevelt Lake, located twenty-four miles away, which serves as a vital gathering point for those seeking respite from the relentless heat. Highley possesses no famous landmarks of international renown, nor does it lay claim to globally recognized celebrities, preferring instead the anonymity and the profound, unfiltered connection to a landscape that demands respect and offers little in return but the clarity of the stars at night.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Tonto National Forest (National Forest) — locality lies within · 2.9M acres
Hellsgate Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 6.0 mi, 349° N · 37k acres
Salome Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.4 mi, 164° S · 19k acres
P B Ranch (Historic Ruins) — 12.3 mi, 129° SE
Neal Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 12.8 mi, 338° N
Haufer Wash Rna Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 15.2 mi, 238° SW
Sierra Ancha Experimental Forest (Recreation Easement) — 16.6 mi, 150° SE
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 19.8 mi, 316° NW
Rim Lakes Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 20.1 mi, 026° NE
Sitgreaves National Forest (National Forest) — 20.5 mi, 009° N · 820k acres
Arizona National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 23.2 mi, 226° SW · 415 acres
Three-Bar Watersheds Research Area, Plo 3263 Watershed Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 24.2 mi, 209° SW · 1,738 acres
Tonto National Monument (National Monument) — 26.9 mi, 181° S · 1,122 acres
Travis Walton's Abduction Site (Attraction) — 30.8 mi, 056° NE
Black Rock (Attraction) — 34.1 mi, 201° S
Battle of Big Dry Wash Historical Monument (Monument) — 35.1 mi, 348° N
Verde, Arizona Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 35.4 mi, 287° W · 12k acres
Mary Maud (Monument) — 38.8 mi, 047° NE
Travis Walton Phone Booth (Attraction) — 38.9 mi, 047° NE
Tallest Flagpole in Arizona (Attraction) — 39.2 mi, 047° NE
13 Mile General Crook Trail Marker (Monument) — 45.6 mi, 313° NW
Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum (Museum) — 46.9 mi, 165° S
River Of Time Museum (Museum) — 47.4 mi, 230° SW
Carefree Galleria (Gallery) — 50.0 mi, 252° W
Grace Renee Gallery (Gallery) — 50.0 mi, 252° W
Adelante (Gallery) — 50.0 mi, 252° W
Agua Fria National Monument (National Monument) — 52.0 mi, 282° W · 72k acres
The Ring of Life (Public Artwork) — 53.4 mi, 184° S
Maze (Theme Park) — 54.0 mi, 201° S
Kirk's Studio for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 54.8 mi, 217° SW

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