Superior Arizona Map

About Superior, Arizona

Superior is a locality in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,535. The population density is 84.0 people per km². Superior is located at 33.2939°N, 111.0962°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85173.

Superior unfolds across a rugged canvas of Arizona's Pinal County, a land where the earth itself seems to sigh under the immense, unwavering gaze of the sun. It lies 24.7 miles north-east of Florence, AZ (from Florence, AZ: bearing 43°T), and is situated 19.2 miles west-south-west of Globe. Jagged peaks, stained ochre and rust by eons of wind and rain, provide a dramatic backdrop to the scrub-dotted terrain, where saguaros stand like stoic sentinels. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a dry, clean scent, hinting at the mineral-rich soil and the sparse but resilient life that clings to this arid expanse. Shadows stretch long and distorted across the dusty roads and low-slung buildings of Superior, painting the landscape in shifting hues of gold and deep indigo as the day progresses. This is a place forged in the crucible of mining, its very name a testament to the aspirations of those who sought fortune beneath its rocky surface. For decades, the extraction of copper was the lifeblood of Superior, shaping its economy and imprinting a distinct character upon its inhabitants, a resilience born of hard work and the fickle nature of the earth's bounty. Though the grand mining operations have long since waned, the legacy remains, visible in the weathered facades of buildings and the quiet dignity of a community that knows the rhythm of boom and bust. Today, Superior draws a different kind of visitor, those seeking the raw beauty of the Sonoran Desert, the quietude of its vast skies, and the enduring spirit of a town that continues to find its way forward.

About This Superior Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Superior, 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 Superior and Pinal County.

Detailed location data for Superior includes the ZIP code (85173), telephone area code (480), county seat of Pinal County (Florence), and school district assignment (Superior Unified School 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 Superior is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.