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Yuma Arizona Map

Explore Yuma, Arizona, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Yuma, Arizona

How to Use This Yuma, Arizona Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Yuma, Arizona. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Arizona or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Yuma.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityYuma
StateArizona (AZ)
CountyYuma County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneMountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix)
Latitude32.516286
Longitude-114.521782
Population95,548
Density305.7 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes85364, 85365, 85366, 85367, 85369
Area Code480
County SeatYuma
School DistrictYuma Union High School District

About Yuma, Arizona

Yuma is a locality in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 95,548. The population density is 305.7 people per km². Yuma is located at 32.5163°N, 114.5218°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. Yuma is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 85364, 85365, 85366.

Yuma claims a singular dominion over the sun-drenched expanses of the southwestern corner of Arizona, where the terrestrial horizon stretches toward the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Ogilby Hills. It lies 3.2 miles north-northwest of Desert View, AZ (from Desert View, AZ: bearing 335°T), and is situated 2.1 miles east-northeast of Avenue B and C. The Yuma Main Canal serves as a vital artery, carving a path of purposeful movement through the arid landscape that surrounds the South Gila Valley. At twilight, the light across this basin takes on a bruised, violet quality, casting long shadows that emphasize the stark, geological honesty of the earth. Residents often find respite in the quiet greenery of Bridge Park, a local sanctuary that offers a reprieve from the relentless clarity of the desert sky. Three miles distant, the waters of Haughtelin Lake provide a modest, reflective surface that mirrors the vastness of the heavens above this sun-baked terrain.

Spanish explorers and early pioneers recognized the strategic significance of Yuma as a gateway, marking a crossing where the shifting landscape demanded both endurance and ingenuity. The history of Yuma is forged in the meeting of diverse cultures, from the indigenous peoples who first understood the nuances of this desert cradle to the travelers who later sought passage across the unforgiving plains. Over generations, the settlement evolved from a transient outpost into a place of permanent habitation, retaining the echoes of those who arrived seeking fortune or refuge. This legacy remains present in the architecture and the deliberate, measured pace of life, suggesting a permanence that defies the harshness of the surrounding elements.

Agriculture stands as the primary engine for Yuma, with the fertile soil of the valley supporting a robust industry that feeds much of the nation throughout the winter months. The infrastructure is defined by a network of canals and irrigation systems that transform the parched ground into a productive landscape, while the presence of major military installations reinforces the economic stability of the region. Educational opportunities are anchored by institutions like Arizona Western College, which prepares the workforce for the specialized demands of both modern industry and local administrative life. The daily rhythm of Yuma is one of disciplined productivity, where the industrious nature of the residents creates a steady, reliable hum of activity that persists regardless of the seasonal heat.

Cultural identity in Yuma is expressed through a blend of communal traditions and a deep-seated appreciation for the stark beauty of the Sonoran environment. Major annual events and seasonal festivals celebrate the harvest and the heritage of the region, drawing the community together under the vast, open canopy of the desert sky. While Yuma does not house professional major-league sports franchises, the local enthusiasm for college athletics and community events provides a vibrant outlet for collective energy and pride. Renowned figures with ties to the region have often drawn inspiration from the expansive silence and the unfiltered sunlight, finding in this terrain a clarity that is difficult to replicate elsewhere. The spirit of the place is found in the simple, honest connection between the people and the land, a bond that remains as enduring as the heat of the afternoon sun.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 269° W
  • Tank in cemetery; military memorial. (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 027° NE
  • Sunset Vista: Funeral home, cemetery, and crematory. (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 027° NE
  • United States Marine Corps (Monument) — 10.8 mi, 337° NW
  • Bumper Boats (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 350° N
  • "_uma" Sign (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 007° N
  • Unknown Park (Local Park) — 13.4 mi, 325° NW
  • Cibola Raider (Monument) — 14.9 mi, 325° NW
  • Yuma Territory Live Steamers (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 340° N
  • California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 15.6 mi, 340° N
  • Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park (State Park) — 15.7 mi, 338° N
  • Bureau of Reclamation (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 338° N
  • Siphon Outlet (Viewpoint) — 15.7 mi, 338° N
  • Army of the West Mormon Batallion Statue (Public Artwork) — 16.5 mi, 334° NW
  • Araz Stage Station Ruins (Attraction) — 19.1 mi, 328° NW
  • Muggins Mountain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 20.5 mi, 040° NE · 7,713 acres
  • Picacho Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 22.6 mi, 346° N
  • Little Picacho Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 22.9 mi, 359° N · 39k acres
  • East Mesa Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 28.1 mi, 299° NW
  • Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 33.4 mi, 102° E · 1.7M acres
  • Kofa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 33.8 mi, 030° NE · 1.3M acres
  • Picacho State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 34.2 mi, 353° N
  • Jail (Historic Ruins) — 35.2 mi, 352° N
  • Ampitheater (Theatre) — 35.4 mi, 351° N
  • Windmill Water Pump (Historic Ruins) — 36.1 mi, 349° N
  • ICC museo UABC (Museum) — 55.4 mi, 281° W
  • Cinema Curto (Theatre) — 57.1 mi, 280° W
  • Site of Fort Romulado Pacheco (Historic Castle / Fort) — 71.8 mi, 289° W
  • Palo Verde Historical Museum (Museum) — 75.8 mi, 357° N

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About This Yuma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yuma, Arizona. Coordinates: 32.516286, -114.521782. 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 Yuma includes the ZIP code (85364, 85365, 85366), telephone area code (480), county seat of Yuma County (Yuma), and school district assignment (Yuma Union High School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.