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Laveen Arizona Map

Explore Laveen, 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 Laveen, Arizona

How to Use This Laveen, Arizona Map

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

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

Latitude	33.362823
Longitude	-112.169317
Population	34,000
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	85339
Area Code	480
County Seat	Phoenix

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About Laveen, Arizona

Laveen is a locality in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 34,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Laveen is located at 33.3628°N, 112.1693°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85339.

Laveen occupies a quiet expanse of the desert floor where the horizon stretches wide under the relentless clarity of the Arizona sky. It lies 8.1 miles southwest of Phoenix, AZ (from Phoenix, AZ: bearing 223°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west-northwest of Ahwatukee Foothills. The landscape surrounding Laveen remains defined by its broad, flat terrain, punctuated by the occasional silhouette of Maricopa Peak rising three miles away. To the north, the Salt River flows with a rhythmic persistence, carving a path through the arid earth that has sustained life here for generations. Farther out, the distant Neighborhood Canyon marks the edge of the regional basin, offering a rugged contrast to the level plains. When the monsoon thunderheads gather, the air thickens with the scent of creosote and the promise of rain, grounding the senses in the raw, unadorned beauty of the Sonoran desert.

Laveen carries a legacy rooted in the sturdy tradition of agriculture, where deep-well irrigation once transformed the dusty scrub into productive farmland. Early settlers recognized the potential of the fertile soil, establishing a rhythm of planting and harvest that dictated the pace of daily existence for decades. While modern growth has ushered in new suburban developments, the influence of those original homesteaders persists in the open fields and the quiet endurance of the local economy. Businesses here often reflect a blend of heritage and contemporary service, catering to a population that values the space and relative tranquility of the outer valley. This transition from rural farming outpost to a residential center defines the current character of Laveen, as residents maintain a balance between the old ways of working the land and the demands of modern commerce.

Cultural life in Laveen unfolds with a subtle, neighborly grace, centered around communal gatherings that honor the shared history of the region. Residents often find recreation at Elliot Canal, a nearby space that invites quiet reflection or a slow walk as the sun dips low and casts long, violet shadows across the dust. The area maintains a distinct identity, largely independent of the busier urban cores, favoring local festivals and school events that bring families together under the vast, darkening sky. While Laveen does not serve as a traditional hub for globally recognized celebrities, it has provided a home for those who value the privacy and space this unique landscape affords. The slow, deliberate pulse of life here suggests a place that is comfortable in its own skin, unbothered by the frantic pace of the wider world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Elliot Canal (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 146° SE
Laveen Conveyance Channel (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 341° N
Cesar Chavez (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 064° NE
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 2.3 mi, 349° N
Tres Rios Hayfield Trailhead (Nature Reserve) — 4.8 mi, 292° W
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.0 mi, 113° SE
Base and Meridian Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.0 mi, 280° W
USS Missouri Stern Flag Marker (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 036° NE
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 036° NE
Father Eusibio Kino Statue (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 036° NE
Legend City Studios (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 040° NE
[nuebox] (Gallery) — 7.9 mi, 033° NE
Phoenix Police Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 043° NE
Goat Heart Studio (Gallery) — 8.0 mi, 035° NE
Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 8.2 mi, 043° NE
Sierra Estrella Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 8.2 mi, 193° S · 15k acres
The Blaze (Theatre) — 8.4 mi, 041° NE
Dorrance DOME (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 045° NE
Valley Youth Theater (Theatre) — 8.4 mi, 042° NE
Rosson House Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 045° NE
Sonora Cinemas Phoenix (Cinema) — 8.6 mi, 338° N
Tea House (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 039° NE
The Trunk Space (Arts Centre) — 8.9 mi, 040° NE
Gila River Waterfowl Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 8.9 mi, 276° W · 14k acres
Sonoran Desert National Monument (National Monument) — 19.8 mi, 212° SW · 496k acres
North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 20.4 mi, 224° SW · 64k acres
Tonto National Forest (National Forest) — 29.5 mi, 072° E · 2.9M acres

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