Bullhead City Arizona Map

About Bullhead City, Arizona

Bullhead City is a locality in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 42,496. The population density is 274.4 people per km². Bullhead City is located at 35.1478°N, 114.5683°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86442.

Bullhead City shimmers under a vast, often cerulean sky, a landscape defined by the relentless, sun-baked embrace of the Mojave Desert. It lies 29.2 miles west of Kingman, AZ (from Kingman, AZ: bearing 264°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north of Fort Mohave. Jagged, ancient mountains, their slopes a mosaic of ochre and rust, form a dramatic backdrop to the sprawling, low-slung buildings that characterize this Arizona settlement. The Colorado River, a ribbon of improbable blue, cuts a vital artery through the arid expanse, its presence dictating the very breath of the place, tempering the fierce heat with a whisper of moisture. Along its banks, a vibrant, if somewhat improbable, green emerges—parks, manicured lawns, and the occasional palm tree offering a visual counterpoint to the stark beauty of the surrounding terrain. The air itself, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint aroma of creosote and dust, a perfume unique to this sun-drenched corner of the American Southwest. The story of Bullhead City is intrinsically linked to the life-giving flow of the Colorado River and the insatiable thirst of a growing nation. Originally a ferry crossing and later a supply point for mining operations in the nearby Black Mountains, its modern identity began to solidify with the construction of dams upstream, bringing a measure of control and predictability to the river's temper. The economic pulse of Bullhead City has long been tied to tourism, drawn by the allure of water-based recreation on Lake Mohave and the Colorado River, a stark contrast to the desert's austerity. Casinos and resorts have become prominent features, catering to visitors seeking respite from the heat and a taste of desert entertainment. The town's character is a fascinating blend of the rugged, independent spirit of the Old West and the more transient, service-oriented nature of a modern resort destination, a place where the echoes of prospectors and the hum of air conditioners coexist under the unwavering gaze of the desert sun.

About This Bullhead City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bullhead City, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.147777, -114.568298. 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 Bullhead City and Mohave County.

Detailed location data for Bullhead City includes the ZIP code (86429), telephone area code (928), county seat of Mohave County (Kingman), and school district assignment (Colorado River Union High School 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 Bullhead City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.