Ironwood Arizona Map

About Ironwood, Arizona

Ironwood is a locality in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 12,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Ironwood is located at 33.7335°N, 111.9440°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85142.

Ironwood exists as a sun-baked presence in Pinal County, Arizona, where the land unfurls in broad, ochre strokes under a sky that often burns a relentless blue. It lies 11.5 miles east-north-east of Deer Valley, AZ (from Deer Valley, AZ: bearing 73°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north of Desert Ridge. The terrain here is not gentle; it's a study in resilience, with scrubby mesquite and brittlebush clinging to the dry, sandy soil. Distant mountains, hazy with the heat, form a jagged horizon, their slopes a tapestry of muted greens and browns. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, a constant reminder of the earth’s thirsty heart, and in the late afternoon, the light takes on a molten quality, casting long, sharp shadows that stretch and distort the landscape. Life in Ironwood moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, a reflection of the vast, quiet expanse that surrounds it. This corner of Arizona whispers tales of a past tied to the earth’s hidden riches. While the veins of ore that once pulsed through this region have largely been tapped, the legacy of mining still imbues Ironwood with a certain stoic character. The local economy, now more diversified, still carries the echo of those industrious days, with a focus on agriculture and the services that support a life lived close to the land. There are no grand boulevards or bustling promenades here; instead, the streets are lined with modest homes and businesses that speak of pragmatism and enduring spirit. The infrequent rumble of a distant truck or the low hum of a tractor are the dominant sounds, punctuating the profound quiet that settles over Ironwood as dusk paints the sky in shades of rose and violet.

About This Ironwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ironwood, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.733452, -111.943958. 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 Ironwood and Pinal County.

Detailed location data for Ironwood includes the ZIP code (85266), telephone area code (602, 623, 480), county seat of Pinal County (Florence), and school district assignment. 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 Ironwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.