Jakes Corner Arizona Map

About Jakes Corner, Arizona

Jakes Corner is a locality in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 111. The population density is 51.4 people per km². Jakes Corner is located at 34.0106°N, 111.3193°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85541.

Jakes Corner unfurls itself across a broad, sun-baked expanse where the earth is a canvas of ochre and rust, stretching towards the jagged shoulders of distant, blue-hazed mountains. It lies 13.2 miles west-south-west of Highley, AZ (from Highley, AZ: bearing 258°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-south-west of Gisela. The air here carries a dry, mineral scent, a constant whisper of the ancient geological forces that shaped this land. Sparse, hardy vegetation clings to the slopes – stoic saguaros stand like sentinels, their arms outstretched against the vast, indifferent sky, while tenacious creosote bushes release their pungent perfume after a rare, fleeting rain. The character of Jakes Corner is one of quiet resilience, a place where life has learned to thrive under an almost relentless sun, its existence etched into the very contours of the landscape. The history of Jakes Corner is as much about the earth as it is about the people who have sought their fortunes here. Once a crossroads for miners and ranchers venturing into the rugged heart of Gila County, its economy has long been tied to the bounty, or scarcity, of the land. The echoes of pickaxes and the rumble of ore carts are long gone, replaced by a more modern rhythm, though the spirit of self-reliance remains. Today, Jakes Corner serves as a vital refueling point for those traversing the vast distances of central Arizona, its simple gas stations and modest eateries offering a welcome respite. There’s a particular quality to the late afternoon light, a molten gold that bleeds across the scrubby terrain, making even the most mundane structures seem imbued with a transient, poetic beauty.

About This Jakes Corner Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jakes Corner, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.010596, -111.3193. 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 Jakes Corner and Gila County.

Detailed location data for Jakes Corner includes the ZIP code (85541), telephone area code (480), county seat of Gila County (Globe), and school district assignment (Payson 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 Jakes Corner is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.