Grand Canyon Arizona Map

About Grand Canyon, Arizona

Grand Canyon is a locality in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,000. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Grand Canyon is located at 36.0544°N, 112.1393°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86023.

Grand Canyon unfolds as a colossal chasm, a geological sermon etched deep into the earth’s crust. It lies 65.2 miles north-north-west of Flagstaff, AZ (from Flagstaff, AZ: bearing 335°T). Its immense scale defies easy comprehension, a labyrinth of sculpted rock formations painted in hues of ochre, rust, and deep violet that shift with the sun's relentless journey. The air here carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of ancient dust and sun-baked stone, and the silence is profound, broken only by the occasional cry of a raven or the sigh of the wind through unseen crevices. Jagged cliffs plunge thousands of feet, revealing strata of rock that tell a story of epochs, a silent testament to forces that have shaped this land over unimaginable spans of time. For millennia, this majestic landscape has been the ancestral home of Native American tribes, their presence a deep, resonant echo in the canyon's vastness. The local economy, while now largely sustained by the ceaseless flow of visitors drawn to its unparalleled beauty, retains a connection to this ancient heritage. The Grand Canyon National Park itself is the undeniable heart of the region, a protected realm that draws millions each year, their footsteps treading paths worn by generations. The Colorado River, a serpentine ribbon of jade and sapphire far below, continues its patient work of erosion, a vital artery of this arid land and a constant reminder of the raw power that birtrhed Grand Canyon.

About This Grand Canyon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grand Canyon, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.054427, -112.139336. 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 Grand Canyon and Coconino County.

Detailed location data for Grand Canyon includes the ZIP code (86023), telephone area code (928), county seat of Coconino County (Flagstaff), and school district assignment. 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 Grand Canyon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.