Prescott Arizona Map

About Prescott, Arizona

Prescott is a locality in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 47,400. The population density is 366.6 people per km². Prescott is located at 34.5400°N, 112.4685°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86305.

Prescott reveals itself through the steady, rhythmic flow of Granite Creek as it carves a path through the high-altitude landscape. It lies 9.9 miles west-southwest of Prescott Valley, AZ (from Prescott Valley, AZ: bearing 241°T), and is situated 15.1 miles south of Chino Valley. The air here holds a crisp, thin clarity that defines the transition from the lower deserts toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Mogollon Rim. Prescott sits within a terrain of rugged elevation, where the earth rises into rocky outcrops and deep, silent shadows define Government Canyon just a few miles away. Those seeking the quietude of the wild often venture toward the Bradshaw Ranger District, where the pines stand as ancient sentinels over the broken ground. On calmer afternoons, the water at Lower Goldwater Lake mirrors the expansive sky, offering a singular point of stillness in an otherwise restless geography. Prescott emerged from the ambitions of early prospectors and settlers who looked to the earth for their sustenance and future prosperity. The local economy has long shifted from the initial fervor of mining to a diverse foundation built upon government services, tourism, and a resilient retail sector. Commerce pulses through the streets where the legacy of the Old West remains visible in the architecture and the enduring spirit of the local merchants. Ranching and trade continue to provide a steady pulse to the daily life of Prescott, anchoring the economy in the practical realities of the high plateau. The persistence of these industries speaks to a community that values the labor of the hands as much as the growth of the mind. Courthouse Square Park serves as the central stage for the collective life and social rhythm of the people who call this place home. Visitors often traverse the Sierra Prieta Crest Trail Number Two Hundred Sixty Four to witness the changing light as it brushes against the high-desert flora. The cultural identity of Prescott is marked by traditions that celebrate the frontier heritage, including long-standing rodeos and public gatherings that draw crowds from across the region. Among those who have left an indelible mark on the broader consciousness, the actor Steve McQueen spent his final days here, finding a somber peace in the quietude of the high country. Such figures are remembered not merely for their fame, but for the way they intersected with the stark, honest beauty of this particular landscape.

About This Prescott Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prescott, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.540024, -112.468502. 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 Prescott and Yavapai County.

Detailed location data for Prescott includes the ZIP code (86303), telephone area code (928), county seat of Yavapai County (Prescott), and school district assignment (Prescott 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 Prescott is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.