Cienega Springs Arizona Map
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Interactive Map of Cienega Springs, Arizona
| City | Cienega Springs |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | La Paz County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 34.19974 |
| Longitude | -114.212713 |
| Population | 1,690 |
| Density | 184.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 85344 |
| Area Code | 480 |
| County Seat | Parker |
| School District | Parker Unified School District |
About Cienega Springs, Arizona
Cienega Springs is a locality in La Paz County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,690. The population density is 184.2 people per km². Cienega Springs is located at 34.1997°N, 114.2127°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85344.Cienega Springs marks a slow, sun-drenched pause in the path of the Colorado River, where the water carves a deliberate line through the arid earth. It lies 20.0 miles northwest of La Paz, AZ (from La Paz, AZ: bearing 309°T), and is situated 4.5 miles northeast of Parker. The landscape surrounding Cienega Springs is defined by the stark, quiet authority of the desert, where low scrub and weathered stone define the boundaries of the horizon. To the east, the Aubrey Hills rise in jagged, monochromatic relief, catching the harsh light of midday before surrendering to the long, violet shadows of late afternoon. Three miles away, the gentle depression of Empire Flat offers a subtle shift in the terrain, a basin that holds the heat of the day long after the sun has slipped behind the ridgeline.
Cienega Springs exists as a quiet parcel of State Trust Land, functioning as a protected expanse that preserves the rugged character of the region. The economy here is tethered to the land itself, an understated rhythm of resource management and stewardship that honors the scarcity of water in this high-desert climate. While Copper Basin Reservoir sits six miles distant, its presence is a silent partner to the lifeblood of the Colorado River, which remains the primary artery of the landscape. Life in Cienega Springs moves with the slow, persistent gravity of the river, indifferent to the clamor of the outside world, favoring instead the profound, dusty stillness that defines this corner of the state.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — locality lies within
- California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 4.2 mi, 334° NW
- Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 4.3 mi, 062° NE · 19k acres
- Whipple Mountains Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 5.1 mi, 338° N
- To All the Fallen Soliders Buried Here Wall of Honor (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 223° SW
- Whipple Mountains Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 5.6 mi, 322° NW · 80k acres
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 5.7 mi, 241° SW
- Cactus Plain Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 6.0 mi, 152° SE · 59k acres
- Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.1 mi, 038° NE · 9,890 acres
- Parker Rattlesnake (Historic Ruins) — 9.6 mi, 123° SE
- Cattail Cove State Park (State Park) — 10.5 mi, 014° N
- Chuckwalla To Chemehuevi Tortoise Linkage Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 12.9 mi, 273° W
- Pilot Rock (Viewpoint) — 15.3 mi, 343° N
- Balance Rock (Attraction) — 16.4 mi, 344° N
- Poston Memorial Monument (Monument) — 18.2 mi, 216° SW
- Robert McCulloch Sr. & C.V. Wood Jr. Monument (Monument) — 20.3 mi, 338° N
- Swansea Mine Hospital (1927) (Historic Ruins) — 21.1 mi, 095° E
- Bouse Museum (Museum) — 22.0 mi, 147° SE
- Havasu National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.6 mi, 338° N · 74k acres
- Mojave Trails National Monument (National Monument) — 32.0 mi, 315° NW · 1.8M acres
- Rice Shoe Fence (Attraction) — 37.2 mi, 258° W
- T Rocks (Attraction) — 37.2 mi, 183° S
- Historic Route 66 California Gateway (Attraction) — 44.0 mi, 332° NW
- Palo Verde Historical Museum (Museum) — 46.2 mi, 209° SW
- Port Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 46.2 mi, 209° SW
- Needles Regional Museum (Museum) — 49.6 mi, 333° NW
- Cool Springs Stations Museum (Museum) — 57.4 mi, 355° N
- Oatman Outlaws (Theatre) — 57.9 mi, 350° N
- Poki, World's Largest Desert Tortoise (Public Artwork) — 68.0 mi, 343° N
- Pavilion Theater (Theatre) — 69.3 mi, 343° N
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About This Cienega Springs Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cienega Springs, Arizona. Coordinates: 34.19974, -114.212713. 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 Cienega Springs includes the ZIP code (85344), telephone area code (480), county seat of La Paz County (Parker), and school district assignment (Parker Unified School District).
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 generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
