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North Mountain Arizona Map

Explore North Mountain, 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 North Mountain, Arizona

How to Use This North Mountain, Arizona Map

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

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

Latitude	33.584473
Longitude	-112.119176
Population	42,000
Density	2800.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	85029, 85021
Area Code	602, 623
County Seat	Phoenix

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About North Mountain, Arizona

North Mountain is a locality in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 42,000. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². North Mountain is located at 33.5845°N, 112.1192°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP codes: 85029, 85021.

North Mountain rises as a sun-drenched expanse where the desert floor stretches toward the horizon in shades of dusty ochre and sage. It lies 5.0 miles northeast of Glendale, AZ (from Glendale, AZ: bearing 51°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-northwest of Phoenix. Cave Creek winds through the immediate landscape, its seasonal flow carving a path through the arid earth that sustains the local flora. To the far north, the distant silhouette of the Mogollon Rim anchors the skyline, often veiled in the soft, hazy violet of a gathering storm. Deer Valley provides a gentle transition from the higher elevations, offering a broad, open space that catches the long, golden shadows of the late afternoon. This terrain is defined by its resilience, where the air holds a dry, sharp clarity that makes every distant ridge appear within reach.

North Mountain evolved from the rugged efforts of early settlers who recognized the potential in this sun-baked territory. The local economy has shifted from the modest agricultural pursuits of its founding era to a diverse collection of modern commercial enterprises and professional services. Industry here is quiet, favoring small-scale operations that respect the limitations of a water-conscious climate. Residents often look toward the development of tech corridors and service hubs that now define the surrounding region. The history of the land remains etched in the quiet persistence of those who choose to build their lives amidst the heat and the hardscrabble beauty of the desert.

North Mountain maintains a character defined by its proximity to the rugged trails of Cave Creek Park, where the saguaro stand as silent sentinels over the scrubland. During the monsoon season, the smell of creosote rises from the earth after the first heavy rains, a sharp and unmistakable signature of the region. Local life centers on the modest recreation offered by the nearby trails, though many residents occasionally venture eight miles out to spend a quiet hour near the waters of Encanto Lagoon. While the region remains largely understated, it shares the broader cultural heritage of the southwest, where the influence of history remains as constant as the shifting light. The pace of life is dictated by the sun, encouraging a habit of early mornings and long, slow evenings that settle over the valley like a cooling blanket.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cave Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 043° NE
Rose Mofford Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 121° SE
Arizona Canal (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 172° S
Cortez Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 215° SW
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 174° S
North Mountain Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 065° NE
David C. Uribe (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 298° NW
Phoenix Mountains Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 074° E
A Path for Water (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 119° SE
Pope John Paul II Visit Cupola (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 178° S
Glendale USS Arizona Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 263° W
Silver Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 001° N
The Bead Museum (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 230° SW
Glendale Police Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 228° SW
The Torch Theatre (Theatre) — 6.0 mi, 154° SE
Eric Fischl Gallery (Gallery) — 7.2 mi, 165° S
[mood Room] (Gallery) — 7.3 mi, 161° S
AMC Arrowhead 14 (Cinema) — 7.3 mi, 303° NW
Art On Fire (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 296° NW
Phoenix Bat Cave (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 125° SE
Whitman Hall (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 162° S
Tea House (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 164° S
The Trunk Space (Arts Centre) — 9.0 mi, 162° S
Bobby's Rock (Viewpoint) — 9.4 mi, 119° SE
Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 9.7 mi, 164° S
Gila River Waterfowl Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 18.1 mi, 220° SW · 14k acres
Tonto National Forest (National Forest) — 22.1 mi, 008° N · 2.9M acres
Sierra Estrella Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 23.8 mi, 192° S · 15k acres
Sonoran Desert National Monument (National Monument) — 33.6 mi, 210° SW · 496k acres

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