Solomon Arizona Map

About Solomon, Arizona

Solomon is a locality in Graham County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 321. The population density is 528.1 people per km². Solomon is located at 32.8126°N, 109.6340°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85551.

Solomon sits where the Gila River Valley begins to widen, a place where the sun bleeds across the horizon each evening, painting the surrounding scrubland in hues of ochre and rose. It lies 7.5 miles south-east of Graham, AZ (from Graham, AZ: bearing 125°T), and is situated 4.5 miles east-south-east of Safford. The land here is a study in resilience, a tapestry of low-lying mesquite and scattered palo verde trees clinging to a terrain that slopes gently toward the lifeblood of the valley. The air, dry and carrying the scent of dust and sun-baked earth, hums with a quiet stillness broken only by the distant call of a hawk or the rustle of unseen creatures in the sparse vegetation. It is a landscape that demands patience, that reveals its subtle beauty to those who pause and observe, a place where the vastness of the sky seems to press down, imbuing the very ground with a sense of enduring strength. The history of Solomon is deeply entwined with the Gila River, a ribbon of life that has sustained human endeavor for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established ranches and farms, their lives dictated by the river's flow and the relentless Arizona sun. The economy, though modest, still relies on the agricultural bounty this valley can yield, with cattle ranching and crops like alfalfa forming the backbone of its sustenance. Beyond the immediate agricultural concerns, the spirit of Solomon is one of quiet determination, a reflection of the pioneers who carved a life from this rugged land. There are no grand monuments here, but in the weathered fences, the sturdy adobe walls, and the unhurried pace of daily life, one can sense the enduring legacy of those who came before.

About This Solomon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Solomon, Arizona with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Solomon and Graham County.

Detailed location data for Solomon includes the ZIP code (85551), telephone area code (435), county seat of Graham County (Safford), and school district assignment (Solomon Elementary 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 Solomon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.