Explore Golden Valley, Arizona, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Golden Valley |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Mohave County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 35.206066 |
| Longitude | -114.232753 |
| Population | 8,801 |
| Density | 43.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 86413 |
| Area Code | 928 |
| County Seat | Kingman |
| School District | Kingman Unified School District |
Golden Valley exists as a vast expanse of high desert terrain defined by the persistent, dry presence of Cerbat Wash. It lies 9.9 miles west-northwest of Kingman, AZ (from Kingman, AZ: bearing 284°T), and is situated 11.8 miles west-southwest of New Kingman-Butler. The landscape around Golden Valley unfolds in a series of arid plains that stretch toward the distant, jagged silhouette of the Ute Mountains. Much of this land falls under the administration of State Trust Land, preserving a sense of open, untouched space. When the sun begins to retreat, the light catches the scrub brush and coarse grasses, turning the horizon into a muted palette of amber and deep violet. A traveler might notice how the air feels brittle and clean, carrying the scent of parched earth and ancient stone across the basin.
Golden Valley emerged as a place for those seeking the quiet independence of the high desert, far from the frantic pace of modern urban centers. The local economy relies heavily on the resilience of its residents, many of whom engage in small-scale commerce or support the regional infrastructure that keeps the desert life functional. Life here revolves around the practicalities of water management and the maintenance of homesteads that dot the wide, flat floor of the basin. The proximity to Cerbat Canyon provides a natural orientation for the settlement, guiding the flow of both wind and human movement. Work in Golden Valley often demands a deep familiarity with the harsh, beautiful requirements of living in such a demanding climate.
Cultural life in Golden Valley moves with the slow, deliberate pulse of the seasons rather than the frantic demands of a calendar. The community finds its cohesion through informal gatherings and a shared respect for the rugged environment that defines their daily existence. While no major landmarks dominate the skyline, the quiet dignity of the open plains serves as a constant point of reflection for those who call this place home. Residents often look toward the distant peaks of the Ute Mountains or travel to Griffith Tank to witness the rare gathering of wildlife in the arid heat. There is a profound sense of solitude here, an unadorned character that favors the steadfast soul over the fleeting visitor.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Golden Valley, Arizona. Coordinates: 35.206066, -114.232753. 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 Golden Valley includes the ZIP code (86413), telephone area code (928), county seat of Mohave County (Kingman), and school district assignment (Kingman 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. |