Explore Phoenix, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Phoenix, 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 Phoenix.
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 | Phoenix |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 33.572154 |
| Longitude | -112.090132 |
| Population | 1,608,139 |
| Density | 1198.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 85004, 85009, 85001, 85002, 85003 |
| Area Code | 602, 623 |
| County Seat | Phoenix |
| School District | Phoenix Union High School District |
Phoenix rises from the flat, sun-baked expanse of the Salt River Valley as a testament to human persistence against a formidable, arid climate. It lies 2.1 miles south-southeast of Encanto, AZ (from Encanto, AZ: bearing 166°T), and is situated 9.0 miles southeast of Glendale. The landscape surrounding Phoenix is defined by its stark, desert beauty, where the horizon is often punctuated by the distant, jagged silhouette of the Mogollon Rim. Intense light dictates the rhythm of the day, bleaching the earth into shades of pale ochre and bone-white, while the heat shimmer dances above the ground like a restless spirit. Residents often find solace in the open space of Patriots Square, a central point of relief amidst the urban grid, or they look toward the subtle contours of the land, such as the distant Neighborhood Canyon, to understand the ancient geologic forces that shaped this dry, expansive basin.
Phoenix traces its origins to the vision of early pioneers who recognized the potential in repurposing the ancient irrigation channels left by the Hohokam people. By clearing these forgotten paths to draw water from the Salt River, settlers transformed a patch of desert into a viable agricultural hub, effectively planting the seeds for a modern metropolis. The growth of Phoenix has been marked by a relentless expansion, turning dusty homesteads into a sprawling network of neighborhoods that continue to push toward the desert edges. This historical trajectory reflects a deep-seated determination to thrive in a place where water is the most precious commodity, ensuring that the legacy of those original irrigation efforts remains a foundational element of the identity of Phoenix.
Economic life in Phoenix flourishes through a diverse array of sectors, ranging from high-technology manufacturing and aerospace to a robust healthcare and finance industry. The infrastructure of Phoenix supports this broad vitality, with a complex web of highways and transit lines facilitating the movement of people and commerce across the vast valley floor. Education serves as a primary engine for local development, with institutions like Arizona State University fostering a steady stream of innovation and research that feeds into the regional workforce. Whether through the development of semiconductor facilities or the growth of service-oriented industries, Phoenix maintains a pragmatic, industrious pace, constantly adapting its urban framework to accommodate the needs of a modern, growing population.
Culture in Phoenix vibrates with the energy of major professional sports franchises, such as the Phoenix Suns and the Arizona Diamondbacks, which draw crowds to downtown arenas and ballparks throughout the year. The community gathers for annual festivals that celebrate the unique intersection of heritage and modernity, while cultural institutions provide a backdrop for the arts and public discourse. Visitors and residents alike often find beauty in quiet moments, perhaps observing the way the sunset turns the sky into a bruised violet above the local terrain near Encanto Lagoon. Notable individuals, such as the legendary singer Linda Ronstadt, have helped shape the broader cultural consciousness associated with the region, lending a distinct, soulful character to the identity of Phoenix that persists even as the skyline continues to evolve.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Phoenix, Arizona. Coordinates: 33.572154, -112.090132. 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 Phoenix includes the ZIP code (85004, 85009, 85001), telephone area code (602, 623), county seat of Maricopa County (Phoenix), and school district assignment (Phoenix Union High School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |