Waddell Arizona Map
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Interactive Map of Waddell, Arizona
| City | Waddell |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 33.611427 |
| Longitude | -112.427108 |
| Population | 8,600 |
| Density | 120.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 85388, 85355 |
| Area Code | 480 |
| County Seat | Phoenix |
About Waddell, Arizona
Waddell is a locality in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,600. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Waddell is located at 33.6114°N, 112.4271°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP codes: 85388, 85355.Waddell extends across a vast, arid expanse where the horizon is defined by the rugged silhouettes of the White Tank Mountains to the west. It lies 5.6 miles west-southwest of Surprise, AZ (from Surprise, AZ: bearing 256°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Sun City. A quiet, dry stillness governs the desert floor, broken only by the occasional passage of a seasonal current through Trilby Wash. The quality of light during the late afternoon turns the surrounding brush into a sea of muted gold and copper. Residents often find respite in the open spaces near Sierra Montana Park, where the air feels thinner and cleaner than in the denser centers of the valley. Beyond the developed edges of the neighborhood, the land slopes gradually toward the Detention Basin, maintaining a sparse, quiet character.
Waddell traces its origins to the early agricultural efforts that sought to tame the unforgiving soil of the Sonoran landscape. Traditional farming and ranching once dominated the local economy, leaving behind a legacy of hard-won resilience and wide-open plots. As the years progressed, the focus shifted toward suburban expansion, though the area retains a distinct connection to its agrarian roots. The industry today relies on a blend of residential growth and regional services, supporting a population that values the space between neighbors. Even as infrastructure modernizes, the remnants of older, simpler work patterns remain visible in the layout of the land.
Waddell cultivates a character defined by its proximity to the raw, sun-bleached beauty of the desert. The community gathers for local events that prioritize neighborly connection over the frantic pace of larger metropolitan districts. Visitors who travel through the area often stop at the nearby Maricopa Lake, finding a rare, still reflection of the sky in the desert heat. While the region is not typically associated with celebrity, its quietude has long provided a sanctuary for those who prefer the company of the landscape to the notoriety of public life. The rhythm of daily existence here is measured by the slow shift of shadows across the ground and the predictable, cooling arrival of evening.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Sierra Montana Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 296° NW
- Surprise Farms Community Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 345° N
- Our Lady of Guadalupe (Public Artwork) — 1.8 mi, 359° N
- Memorial to Unborn Children (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 359° N
- The Dedication Stone (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 359° N
- State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 2.0 mi, 266° W
- The Vista Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 2.6 mi, 067° NE
- Faith Arena (Stadium) — 3.4 mi, 070° E
- Primates (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 170° S
- Parrots (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 170° S
- Condor (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 172° S
- Birds (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 170° S
- Petroglyph Plaza (Historic Ruins) — 5.2 mi, 251° W
- Aviator Memorial (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 003° N
- Pueblo El Mirage Co. Club (Local Recreation) — 6.1 mi, 105° E
- Sun Bowl Amphitheatre (Arts Centre) — 8.2 mi, 107° E
- Art On Fire (Gallery) — 10.6 mi, 081° E
- AMC Arrowhead 14 (Cinema) — 11.8 mi, 079° E
- Sonora Cinemas Phoenix (Cinema) — 14.8 mi, 129° SE
- The Bead Museum (Museum) — 14.9 mi, 109° E
- Glendale Police Museum (Museum) — 15.0 mi, 110° E
- Gila River Waterfowl Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 15.9 mi, 184° S · 14k acres
- Lower Gila Terraces And Historic Trails Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 16.2 mi, 183° S
- The Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater (Theatre) — 17.8 mi, 180° S
- Hells Canyon Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 20.1 mi, 008° N · 12k acres
- Sierra Estrella Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 26.1 mi, 164° S · 15k acres
- Sonoran Desert National Monument (National Monument) — 28.1 mi, 191° S · 496k acres
- Tonto National Forest (National Forest) — 28.8 mi, 046° NE · 2.9M acres
- Prescott National Forest (National Forest) — 35.7 mi, 001° N · 1.3M acres
- Agua Fria National Monument (National Monument) — 36.6 mi, 026° NE · 72k acres
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About This Waddell Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waddell, Arizona. Coordinates: 33.611427, -112.427108. 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 Waddell includes the ZIP code (85388, 85355), telephone area code (480), county seat of Maricopa County (Phoenix), and school district assignment.
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. |
