Vernon Arizona Map

About Vernon, Arizona

Vernon is a locality in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 247. The population density is 156.9 people per km². Vernon is located at 34.2575°N, 109.6929°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85940.

Vernon rests on a high plateau, a place where the sky seems to lean in a little closer, its vastness a constant presence. It lies 81.4 miles east of Highley, AZ (from Highley, AZ: bearing 79°T), and is situated 19.2 miles east of Show Low. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, ochre and rust and faded sage, broken by the sharp, dark green of juniper and the occasional pale ghost of a cottonwood along the infrequent washes. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with dust and the subtle resin of pine. Across the rolling terrain, cattle graze with a patient, almost stoic demeanor, their shadows stretching long and thin against the baked earth. The silence here is not an absence of sound, but a presence of its own, punctuated by the distant caw of a raven or the whisper of wind through the sparse vegetation. Vernon's story is one of hardy resilience, an economy built on the back of ranching and a connection to the land that runs generations deep. It's a place where the rhythms of the seasons dictate the pace of life, where the coming of rain is a cause for quiet celebration, and where the legacy of the pioneers who first settled this challenging landscape is still palpable. While not a hub of industry, Vernon has long been a vital waypoint for those traversing the broader Apache County, its small store and post office serving as essential anchors for the scattered homesteads. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling tourist attractions, but rather a genuine character forged in the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to make their lives under this immense Arizona sky.

About This Vernon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vernon, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.257543, -109.692878. 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 Vernon and Apache County.

Detailed location data for Vernon includes the ZIP code (85940), telephone area code (928), county seat of Apache County (St. Johns), and school district assignment (Vernon 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 Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.