Yarnell Arizona Map

About Yarnell, Arizona

Yarnell is a locality in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 638. The population density is 25.5 people per km². Yarnell is located at 34.2217°N, 112.7474°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85362.

Yarnell rests on the western slopes of the Bradshaw Mountains, a place where the high desert air carries the scent of creosote and the vast Arizona sky stretches in an unbroken dome. It lies 27.1 miles south-west of Prescott, AZ (from Prescott, AZ: bearing 216°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-east of Congress. The terrain here is a study in rugged beauty, a landscape sculpted by wind and sun, where granite outcrops stand sentinel over rolling hills dotted with saguaros and the tenacious embrace of juniper and pinyon pine. As the sun begins its slow descent, the light transforms the slopes into hues of ochre and rose, a fleeting spectacle that paints the very air with a warm, golden dust. The silence, broken only by the whisper of the breeze through the dry grasses or the distant cry of a hawk, speaks of an enduring peace. The history of Yarnell is etched into the very stone and dust of this arid land, a story intertwined with the promise of mineral wealth that once drew prospectors and settlers to its unforgiving embrace. Though the boom times of mining have largely passed, the spirit of self-reliance and hardy independence remains a defining characteristic of Yarnell's residents. The local economy now leans towards the quiet rhythms of small-scale agriculture, particularly the cultivation of hardy desert fruits and vegetables, alongside a growing appreciation for the area's natural beauty that draws visitors seeking a respite from the lowlands. The Yarnell Hill Fire, a devastating event that left its own indelible mark on the landscape and the collective memory of the community, serves as a poignant reminder of the power and unpredictability of this wild frontier, yet also underscores the resilience that defines Yarnell.

About This Yarnell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yarnell, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.221693, -112.747401. 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 Yarnell and Yavapai County.

Detailed location data for Yarnell includes the ZIP code (85362), telephone area code (480), county seat of Yavapai County (Prescott), and school district assignment (Yarnell 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 Yarnell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.