Sierra Vista Arizona Map

About Sierra Vista, Arizona

Sierra Vista is a locality in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 45,155. The population density is 114.5 people per km². Sierra Vista is located at 31.5545°N, 110.3037°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85650.

Sierra Vista lies at the foot of the Huachuca Mountains, a vast expanse of rugged peaks that rise abruptly from the desert floor. It lies 47.4 miles south-east of Sahuarita, AZ (from Sahuarita, AZ: bearing 126°T), and is situated 2.3 miles east of Fort Huachuca. The land here is a study in ochre and sage, a dry, sun-baked canvas where thorny mesquite and prickly pear cacti cling to the undulating terrain. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry perfume of creosote and dust, a scent that seems to absorb the day's intense heat. The sky overhead is an immense dome, often a startlingly pure blue, but at dusk, it can bleed into breathtaking hues of rose and violet, painting the mountain silhouettes with a deepening indigo. The character of Sierra Vista is one of resilience, a tenacious bloom against a backdrop of stark, raw beauty. The history of Sierra Vista is deeply intertwined with the military presence of Fort Huachuca, a strategic outpost that shaped its early growth and continues to influence its economy. This relationship has fostered a unique blend of civilian life and military operations, creating a community that is both dynamic and grounded in tradition. The local economy, while benefiting from the fort's payroll, also draws sustenance from the burgeoning tourism drawn to the area's natural wonders, particularly birdwatching, for which the surrounding mountain ranges are renowned. It’s a place where the whisper of the wind through the sparse vegetation can almost carry the echoes of Apache scouts and cavalry patrols, a subtle reminder of the layered past beneath the modern sprawl.

About This Sierra Vista Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sierra Vista, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.554539, -110.303691. 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 Sierra Vista and Cochise County.

Detailed location data for Sierra Vista includes the ZIP code (85635), telephone area code (520), county seat of Cochise County (Bisbee), and school district assignment (Fort Huachuca Accommodation 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 Sierra Vista is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.