Three Points Arizona Map

About Three Points, Arizona

Three Points is a locality in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,254. The population density is 41.7 people per km². Three Points is located at 32.0767°N, 111.3137°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85735.

Three Points unfolds across a landscape where the saguaros stand like stoic sentinels against a sky that bleeds from a pale, almost shy blue into the fiery intensity of an Arizona sunset. It lies 17.3 miles west-south-west of Drexel Heights, AZ (from Drexel Heights, AZ: bearing 255°T), and is situated 12.5 miles west-south-west of Valencia West. The terrain here is a study in muted earth tones, a palette of ochre, rust, and pale dust under a sun that can, at times, feel like a benevolent but insistent presence. Low-lying scrub and hardy desert grasses cling to the gentle slopes, their resilience a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this arid realm. Even the air carries a certain crispness, a dry caress that speaks of vast, unpeopled spaces and a profound, almost spiritual stillness that settles over the land as day gives way to the cool embrace of twilight. The history of Three Points is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of those who sought a livelihood from this challenging yet rewarding land. Once a place of passage and a hub for early ranchers, its economy has long been tied to the earth, from cattle drives that once crisscrossed these plains to the more recent agricultural endeavors that coax life from the desert soil. The ghost of a more rugged past whispers through the sparse structures, a reminder of the tenacity required to thrive here, where water is a precious commodity and the sun dictates the rhythm of life. The local character is one of quiet self-reliance, a deep appreciation for the stark beauty of the Sonoran Desert, and a welcoming spirit that is as genuine as the desert blooms that appear after a rare, life-giving rain.

About This Three Points Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Three Points, 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 Three Points and Pima County.

Detailed location data for Three Points includes the ZIP code (85735), telephone area code (435), county seat of Pima County (Tucson), and school district assignment (Altar Valley 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 Three Points is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.