Cornfields Arizona Map

About Cornfields, Arizona

Cornfields is a locality in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 320. The population density is 145.1 people per km². Cornfields is located at 35.6522°N, 109.6793°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 86505.

Cornfields rests under the vast, arching sky of northeastern Arizona, where the land unfolds in a series of broad, sandy plains punctuated by mesas that rise like ancient, sun-baked loaves. It lies 110.3 miles south-west of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 228°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west-south-west of Ganado. The air here, dry and thin, carries the scent of sun-warmed sagebrush and the distant, earthy aroma of well-tilled soil. Sparse stands of piñon pine and juniper cling to the higher ground, their dark green a deep contrast against the pale ochre and rust of the earth, and in the late afternoon, the light spills across the landscape, turning the very dust to gold. This is a place where the horizon feels infinite, a boundless canvas painted with the subtle hues of the desert Southwest. The history of Cornfields is deeply entwined with the cycles of agriculture and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, families have coaxed sustenance from this arid land, their lives a testament to resilience and a profound connection to the earth. The local economy, though modest, is rooted in these traditions, with small-scale farming and ranching forming the backbone of daily life, while the quiet hum of local businesses provides essential services. The proximity to larger Navajo Nation communities means that the cultural threads here are rich and interwoven, a living heritage that informs the present and shapes the character of Cornfields, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the sun and the seasons.

About This Cornfields Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cornfields, Arizona with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Cornfields and Apache County.

Detailed location data for Cornfields includes the ZIP code (86505), telephone area code (435), county seat of Apache County (St. Johns), and school district assignment (Ganado 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 Cornfields is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.