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Sun Lakes Arizona Map

Explore Sun Lakes, 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.

Interactive Map of Sun Lakes, Arizona

How to Use This Sun Lakes, Arizona Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sun Lakes, 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 Sun Lakes.

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	Sun Lakes
State	Arizona (AZ)
County	Maricopa County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix)

Latitude	33.211162
Longitude	-111.875417
Population	14,868
Density	1068.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	85248
Area Code	602, 623
County Seat	Phoenix
School District	Chandler Unified District

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About Sun Lakes, Arizona

Sun Lakes is a locality in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 14,868. The population density is 1068.0 people per km². Sun Lakes is located at 33.2112°N, 111.8754°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85248.

Sun Lakes occupies a serene expanse of the Sonoran Desert where the earth glows with a muted, dusty gold under the relentless afternoon sun. It lies 6.9 miles south-southwest of Chandler, AZ (from Chandler, AZ: bearing 197°T), and is situated 14.9 miles south-southwest of Mesa. The landscape remains largely flat, defined by the scrubby resilience of creosote bushes and the occasional silhouette of a distant saguaro against the wide, pale sky. To the north, the Guadalupe Range rises as a jagged, purple-hued suggestion upon the horizon, grounding the vast openness of the plain. Only a few miles away, the Consolidated Canal East Branch quietly conducts its vital flow across the arid basin. Residents often find solace in the proximity of Unknown Park, a quiet stretch of land that offers a brief respite from the shimmering heat.

Sun Lakes emerged from the desert floor as a planned development designed to offer a deliberate, quiet pace for those seeking an active retirement in the warmth of the southwest. The local economy revolves primarily around the maintenance and service of this distinct residential lifestyle, supporting a network of golf courses, clubhouses, and leisure facilities that keep the neighborhood vibrant. Historically, the land shifted from agricultural use to the suburban sprawl that characterizes much of the modern valley. Small businesses and service providers thrive by catering to the specific needs of the residents who inhabit these homes. Even as the economy evolves, the rhythm of daily life remains tethered to the seasonal patterns of the desert, where the intensity of the summer sun dictates the tempo of outdoor activity.

Sun Lakes cultivates a character defined by social connection and the shared pursuit of recreation, often centered around the leisure amenities that define the local landscape. While Firebird Lake sits just a short distance away, the true landmarks are the manicured greens and community centers where neighbors gather to organize clubs and events. The cultural life of the area is understated, favoring bridge tournaments, pickleball matches, and communal dinners over the bustle of a larger metropolitan center. Notable individuals who have graced the area often include retired professionals who appreciate the quietude, though the fame of the place rests more on its collective atmosphere than on the presence of singular celebrities. As dusk settles, the transition from the harsh daylight to a cooling, indigo twilight reveals a stillness that remains the most constant feature of life here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 301° NW
Snedigar (West) (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 027° NE
Bear Creek Park and Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 077° E
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 2.7 mi, 021° N
Rocket to Stars (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 349° N
Snaketown (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 233° SW
Metal Art - Earth Element (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 348° N
Great Eagle in Flight (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 348° N
Arizona Railway Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 029° NE
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 130° SE
Tortoise Habitat (Nature Reserve) — 6.2 mi, 075° E
The Crayola Experience (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 348° N
Vision Gallery (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 018° N
Chaparral Habitat (Nature Reserve) — 6.5 mi, 074° E
Look Dine-in Cinema (Cinema) — 6.8 mi, 016° N
Edith House (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 330° NW
Casey House (Viewpoint) — 7.0 mi, 325° NW
Rawhide (Theme Park) — 7.5 mi, 303° NW
Chandler Youth Theatre (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 006° N
AMC Ahwatukee 24 (Theatre) — 9.4 mi, 321° NW
Thermometer (Public Artwork) — 10.1 mi, 328° NW
Royal Craft Gallery (Gallery) — 10.4 mi, 005° N
Lower Gila Terraces And Historic Trails Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 18.2 mi, 242° SW
Sierra Estrella Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 18.9 mi, 270° W · 15k acres
Tonto National Forest (National Forest) — 22.5 mi, 029° NE · 2.9M acres
Usdi Bureau Of Reclamation, Central Arizona Project, Orme Dam Water Reserve Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 22.5 mi, 029° NE · 1,151 acres
Superstition Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 27.6 mi, 060° NE · 160k acres
Sonoran Desert National Monument (National Monument) — 27.7 mi, 198° S · 496k acres
Gila River Waterfowl Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 28.3 mi, 294° NW · 14k acres
Ironwood Forest National Monument (National Monument) — 38.2 mi, 168° S · 190k acres

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