Tonto Basin Arizona Map
Explore Tonto Basin, Arizona, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Tonto Basin, Arizona
| City | Tonto Basin |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Gila County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 33.841322 |
| Longitude | -111.30094 |
| Population | 1,444 |
| Density | 17.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 85553 |
| Area Code | 480 |
| County Seat | Globe |
| School District | Tonto Basin Elementary District |
About Tonto Basin, Arizona
Tonto Basin is a locality in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,444. The population density is 17.4 people per km². Tonto Basin is located at 33.8413°N, 111.3009°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85553.Tonto Basin unfolds as a rugged expanse where the persistent, wandering currents of Tonto Creek carve a path through the arid floor of the landscape. It lies 18.9 miles southwest of Highley, AZ (from Highley, AZ: bearing 218°T), and is situated 18.9 miles southwest of Firebird. Beyond the immediate riparian growth, the terrain shifts into the parched, sun-bleached contours of Walnut Canyon, where the earth bears the deep, ochre hues of the high desert. In the distance, the Mogollon Rim looms as a jagged, atmospheric boundary against the sky, often catching the purple bruises of afternoon monsoon clouds. The air here carries a distinct clarity, sharp and dry, which seems to magnify the slow, tectonic patience of the surrounding geology during the quiet hours of mid-afternoon.
Tonto Basin serves as a gateway to the vast, untamed expanse of Tonto National Forest, an environment that has dictated the rhythm of local life for generations. While the economy remains tethered to the ebb and flow of regional ranching and the seasonal arrival of those seeking the solace of the wilderness, the land itself retains a stubborn, historical independence. Travelers often traverse the Denton Trail to trace the older, quieter routes that precede modern transit, while a stillness settles over the nearby waters of Lann Tank. Life in Tonto Basin moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, defined by the seasonal shifting of light across the scrubland and the enduring, quiet weight of the desert horizon.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Tonto National Forest (National Forest) — 0.1 mi, 026° NE · 2.9M acres
- Petroglyphs (Historic Ruins) — 0.4 mi, 259° W
- Fort Reno Site (Historic Ruins) — 3.9 mi, 310° NW
- Arizona National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 5.1 mi, 249° W · 415 acres
- Haufer Wash Rna Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 5.5 mi, 348° N
- Three-Bar Watersheds Research Area, Plo 3263 Watershed Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 6.9 mi, 180° S · 1,738 acres
- Four Peaks Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 8.4 mi, 185° S · 61k acres
- Salome Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.8 mi, 114° SE · 19k acres
- Non-Designated Buckhorn Mountain Rna Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 10.3 mi, 175° S
- Tonto National Monument (National Monument) — 16.5 mi, 142° SE · 1,122 acres
- Black Rock (Attraction) — 17.6 mi, 180° S
- Usdi Bureau Of Reclamation, Central Arizona Project, Orme Dam Water Reserve Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 22.0 mi, 235° SW · 1,151 acres
- Bull Canyon Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 25.6 mi, 101° E
- River Of Time Museum (Museum) — 29.3 mi, 236° SW
- Balanced Rock (Attraction) — 29.8 mi, 262° W
- Marcus Landslide Loop Trailhead (Attraction) — 30.1 mi, 249° W
- Jim Hart Memorial Monument (Monument) — 30.1 mi, 231° SW
- Fireplace Chimney (Monument) — 30.2 mi, 197° S
- Morrell's Boulder (Attraction) — 30.5 mi, 250° W
- Verde, Arizona Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 32.3 mi, 316° NW · 12k acres
- Lost Dutchman Gold Route (Monument) — 32.7 mi, 206° SW
- Carefree Galleria (Gallery) — 35.7 mi, 268° W
- Grace Renee Gallery (Gallery) — 35.7 mi, 268° W
- Adelante (Gallery) — 35.7 mi, 268° W
- Kirk's Studio for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 36.2 mi, 216° SW
- Maze (Theme Park) — 36.8 mi, 192° S
- Coconino National Forest (National Forest) — 37.5 mi, 351° N · 1.8M acres
- Theater X (Cinema) — 37.8 mi, 246° SW
- Stage (Theatre) — 38.1 mi, 222° SW
- Agua Fria National Monument (National Monument) — 46.2 mi, 302° NW · 72k acres
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About This Tonto Basin Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tonto Basin, Arizona. Coordinates: 33.841322, -111.30094. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Tonto Basin includes the ZIP code (85553), telephone area code (480), county seat of Gila County (Globe), and school district assignment (Tonto Basin Elementary District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
