Oxbow Estates Arizona Map
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Interactive Map of Oxbow Estates, Arizona
| City | Oxbow Estates |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Gila County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 34.183092 |
| Longitude | -111.340413 |
| Population | 198 |
| Density | 155.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 85541 |
| Area Code | 480 |
| County Seat | Globe |
| School District | Payson Unified District |
About Oxbow Estates, Arizona
Oxbow Estates is a locality in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 198. The population density is 155.7 people per km². Oxbow Estates is located at 34.1831°N, 111.3404°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85541.Oxbow Estates occupies a quiet stretch of land where the Saint Johns Creek carves a path through the arid earth, defining the very pulse of the landscape. It lies 3.4 miles south-southwest of Payson, AZ (from Payson, AZ: bearing 195°T), and is situated 6.8 miles southwest of Star Valley. This environment remains deeply connected to the Tonto National Forest, which encompasses the terrain and provides a sprawling backdrop of high-desert flora and rugged woodland. To the north, the distant silhouette of the Mogollon Rim rises against the sky, often gathering heavy monsoon thunderheads that darken the horizon with the promise of cooling rain. The light here possesses a singular, golden clarity at dusk, turning the dust of the valley into a fine, shimmering haze that settles over the brush and the dry beds of Lousy Gulch.
Oxbow Estates reflects the enduring character of a region built on the slow, methodical labor of those who work the land and the nearby Payson Ranger District. The economy remains tethered to the rhythms of the forest and the careful management of natural resources, a legacy that keeps the pace of life measured and deliberate. While the terrain is stark, the presence of the Saint Johns Creek ensures a persistent, if modest, vitality that supports local life away from the bustle of larger urban centers. Residents often look toward the North Peak Trail for recreation, finding a solitary peace in the ascent that is mirrored in the quiet, unadorned daily existence of those who call Oxbow Estates their home.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Tonto National Forest (National Forest) — 0.1 mi, 180° S · 2.9M acres
- Green Valley Park (Local Park) — 3.3 mi, 359° N
- Rumsey Park (Local Park) — 4.2 mi, 005° N
- Hellsgate Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 4.8 mi, 100° E · 37k acres
- State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 4.9 mi, 001° N
- Mazatzal Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 7.1 mi, 240° SW · 251k acres
- Shoofly Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 8.2 mi, 024° NE
- Arizona National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 9.3 mi, 244° SW · 415 acres
- Neal Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 9.7 mi, 074° E
- Cold Springs Ranch (State Conservation Area) — 11.9 mi, 018° N
- Coconino National Forest (National Forest) — 13.9 mi, 346° N · 1.8M acres
- Hi View Point (Viewpoint) — 17.7 mi, 009° N
- Verde, Arizona Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 19.6 mi, 291° W · 12k acres
- Fossil Creek, Arizona Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 21.2 mi, 328° NW · 5,082 acres
- Battle of Big Dry Wash Historical Monument (Monument) — 26.0 mi, 015° N
- 13 Mile General Crook Trail Marker (Monument) — 29.1 mi, 319° NW
- Bull Pen Day Use Area (Attraction) — 32.4 mi, 320° NW
- Agua Fria National Monument (National Monument) — 36.9 mi, 272° W · 72k acres
- Balanced Rock (Attraction) — 39.0 mi, 224° SW
- Pueblo La Plata Interpretive Site (Attraction) — 39.6 mi, 277° W
- Brown's Ranch Interpretive Trail (Attraction) — 40.0 mi, 226° SW
- Carefree Galleria (Gallery) — 41.5 mi, 234° SW
- Grace Renee Gallery (Gallery) — 41.5 mi, 234° SW
- Adelante (Gallery) — 41.5 mi, 234° SW
- Out of Africa Wildlife Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 44.4 mi, 312° NW
- River Of Time Museum (Museum) — 45.7 mi, 209° SW
- Mary Maud (Monument) — 45.9 mi, 068° E
- Dirt Devil Dedication Monument (Public Artwork) — 49.7 mi, 234° SW
- Rick Bronson's House of Comedy (Theatre) — 50.1 mi, 226° SW
- Theater X (Cinema) — 50.5 mi, 220° SW
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About This Oxbow Estates Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oxbow Estates, Arizona. Coordinates: 34.183092, -111.340413. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Oxbow Estates includes the ZIP code (85541), telephone area code (480), county seat of Gila County (Globe), and school district assignment (Payson Unified District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
