Explore Prescott, 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 Prescott, 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 Prescott.
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 | Prescott |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Yavapai County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 34.585842 |
| Longitude | -112.446241 |
| Population | 45,827 |
| Density | 393.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 86303, 86305, 86301, 86302, 86304 |
| Area Code | 928 |
| County Seat | Prescott |
| School District | Prescott Unified District |
Prescott defines its presence through the steady, rhythmic flow of Granite Creek as it carves a path through the high-altitude terrain. It lies 9.9 miles west-southwest of Prescott Valley, AZ (from Prescott Valley, AZ: bearing 241°T), and is situated 15.1 miles south of Chino Valley. The landscape surrounding Prescott shifts from arid, sun-drenched plains to the dense, pine-scented stands of the Bradshaw Ranger District just nine miles away. To the north, the distant silhouette of the Mogollon Rim anchors the horizon, often gathering heavy monsoon thunderheads that darken the afternoon sky. The rugged expanse of Government Canyon lies two miles out, offering a deep, silent contrast to the town’s elevated basin. When the light of dusk hits the rocky outcrops, the entire valley glows with a sharp, copper-toned clarity that feels both ancient and immediate.
Prescott emerged from the rugged frontier as a center for mining and territorial governance, shaping an economy that eventually pivoted toward education and public service. Industry here reflects the steady pace of the high country, where the legacy of early extraction has given way to modern professional services and a robust tourism sector. Local commerce thrives in the shadow of the past, drawing strength from the regional stability provided by the nearby forest and the careful management of water resources like the Prescott Reservoir. The rhythms of trade follow the seasonal shifts, with the town maintaining a deliberate, focused energy that favors long-term growth over fleeting trends. Daily life remains anchored in the intersection of historic commerce and the quiet, persistent demands of a modern mountain economy.
Cultural life in Prescott centers on the vibrant activity of Courthouse Square Park, where community gatherings and public events maintain a strong sense of local identity. This public space serves as the primary stage for civic life, hosting celebrations that reflect the persistent character of the residents. While many pass through to traverse the Sierra Prieta Crest Trail Nmber Two Hundred Sixty Four, the town retains an independent spirit defined by its unique heritage. Notable figures such as the iconic actor Steve McQueen chose this place for its solitude and the unvarnished honesty of the landscape. The atmosphere remains quiet yet deeply engaged, offering a rare blend of Western history and a modern, contemplative pace that rewards those who linger.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prescott, Arizona. Coordinates: 34.585842, -112.446241. 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 Prescott includes the ZIP code (86303, 86305, 86301), telephone area code (928), county seat of Yavapai County (Prescott), and school district assignment (Prescott Unified 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. |