Peridot Arizona Map

About Peridot, Arizona

Peridot is a locality in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 999. The population density is 80.7 people per km². Peridot is located at 33.3103°N, 110.4554°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85542.

Peridot rests in a land where the earth itself seems to breathe a quiet, ancient story. It lies 51.1 miles north-west of Graham, AZ (from Graham, AZ: bearing 306°T), and is situated 2.4 miles south of San Carlos. The broad expanse of the Gila River Valley unfolds here, a canvas of sun-baked earth and resilient scrub, punctuated by the stoic presence of distant, blue-hazed mountains. The air, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of dust and creosote that speaks of the desert's enduring spirit. Low, rolling hills, etched with the faint tracks of unseen creatures, cradle the scattered homesteads and fields, their colors shifting from ochre to muted greens with the changing light. The vast, unhurried sky above is a constant companion, a boundless blue dome that dwarfs all earthly concerns, and as dusk descends, it often bleeds into hues of rose and violet, painting the land with a fleeting, ethereal glow. The history of Peridot is intrinsically tied to the fertile ribbon of the Gila River, a lifeline that has sustained life and agriculture in this arid region for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the enduring spirit of the land, established farms and ranches, their efforts mirrored in the neat rows of crops that now dot the valley floor. The local economy, while modest, is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of the valley, with alfalfa and cotton often yielding their sun-kissed harvests. Beyond agriculture, there’s a subtle hum of resourcefulness, a quiet strength that echoes the resilience of the landscape itself. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring character of Peridot lies in its unpretentious beauty and the quiet dignity of its people, who have learned to thrive in this sun-drenched corner of Arizona.

About This Peridot Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Peridot, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.310336, -110.455377. 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 Peridot and Gila County.

Detailed location data for Peridot includes the ZIP code (85542), telephone area code (480), county seat of Gila County (Globe), and school district assignment (San Carlos 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 Peridot is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.