Bisbee Arizona Map

About Bisbee, Arizona

Bisbee is a locality in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,977. The population density is 370.2 people per km². Bisbee is located at 31.4482°N, 109.9284°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85603.

Bisbee, Arizona, is a place sculpted by the very bones of the earth, a vibrant scar of human endeavor etched into the rugged landscape of Cochise County. It lies 17.0 miles east of Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ (from Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ: bearing 91°T), and is situated 10.0 miles east of Hereford. The town spills down the steep slopes of Mule Mountain, a chaotic, colorful cascade of Victorian-era homes and corrugated metal roofs clinging precariously to inclines that would daunt most settlements. Narrow, winding streets, often more like staircases than thoroughfares, snake through canyons and climb to improbable vistas, where the arid air, thick with the scent of creosote and dust, shimmers under the relentless Arizona sun. The very ground here is a testament to ancient geological forces, a layered, mineral-rich earth that glows with ochre and rust, punctuated by the hardy greens of ocotillo and the stoic sentinels of saguaro cactus. This is a town born of ambition and the deep, dark promise of copper, its history inextricably linked to the vast underground network of mines that once pulsed with the clang of hammers and the rumble of ore carts. For decades, Bisbee was a booming industrial center, a melting pot of miners from every corner of the globe, their stories and traditions weaving a unique cultural tapestry that still echoes in its vibrant arts scene and eclectic neighborhoods. Though the major mining operations have long since ceased, the spirit of resilience and ingenuity remains, now fueling a thriving community of artists, writers, and independent entrepreneurs who have breathed new life into its historic buildings. The town’s distinctive character is further defined by its inclusion within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that, while seemingly incongruous with its landlocked desert setting, speaks to a broader commitment to preservation and the recognition of the extraordinary, whether it lies in the deep ocean or the sun-baked canyons of southern Arizona.

About This Bisbee Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bisbee, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.448155, -109.928408. 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 Bisbee and Cochise County.

Detailed location data for Bisbee includes the ZIP code (85603), telephone area code (520), county seat of Cochise County (Bisbee), and school district assignment (Bisbee Unified 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 Bisbee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.