Theba Arizona Map

About Theba, Arizona

Theba is a locality in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 7. The population density is 71.4 people per km². Theba is located at 32.9195°N, 112.8946°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85337.

Theba lies at the edge of the Sonoran Desert, a place where the sun bleeds into the horizon each evening in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. It lies 28.2 miles west-south-west of Estrella, AZ (from Estrella, AZ: bearing 259°T), and is situated 10.5 miles west of Gila Bend. The land here is a study in muted tones, ochre dust clinging to the sparse creosote bushes and palo verde trees that bravely etch themselves against the vast, pale sky. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a constant reminder of the ancient, thirsty earth that cradles this small settlement. Occasionally, the wind stirs, a whisper that carries the faint scent of mesquite, and the very stillness of Theba seems to hum with a quiet, enduring power. This quietude belies a history tied to the fertile ribbon of the Gila River, a lifeline that has drawn life to this arid expanse for generations. Once, the river's bounty supported agriculture, the fields a vibrant green against the desert's pervasive brown, and the rhythm of the seasons dictated the lives of its inhabitants. Though the river's course may have shifted, and the grander agricultural ambitions have receded, a tenacious spirit of cultivation lingers in Theba. The local economy, now more modest, still draws strength from the land, with small farms and ranches dotting the periphery, their livelihoods a quiet testament to resilience under the relentless Arizona sun.

About This Theba Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Theba, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.919492, -112.894614. 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 Theba and Maricopa County.

Detailed location data for Theba includes the ZIP code (85337), telephone area code (480), county seat of Maricopa County (Phoenix), and school district assignment (Paloma 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 Theba is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.