Indian Wells Arizona Map
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Interactive Map of Indian Wells, Arizona
| City | Indian Wells |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Navajo County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 35.40925 |
| Longitude | -110.114439 |
| Population | 232 |
| Density | 8.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 86031 |
| Area Code | 928 |
| County Seat | Holbrook |
| School District | Holbrook Unified District |
About Indian Wells, Arizona
Indian Wells is a locality in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 232. The population density is 8.6 people per km². Indian Wells is located at 35.4093°N, 110.1144°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 86031.Indian Wells occupies a stark, sun-bleached expanse where the high desert floor stretches toward a horizon defined by the distant, hazy silhouette of the Mogollon Rim. It lies 79.6 miles north of Show Low, AZ (from Show Low, AZ: bearing 358°T), and is situated 34.1 miles north-northeast of Joseph City. Earth here is composed of muted ochres and stubborn, dust-caked scrub, carved by the patient, seasonal erosion of Bidahochi Wash as it cuts a shallow path through the arid plateau. The light at dusk possesses a peculiar, heavy clarity, turning the vast, open plains into a palette of bruised purples and burnt orange that swallows the lingering heat of the day. Six miles to the north, the earth fractures into the rugged, silent geometry of Na Ah Tee Canyon, a place where the wind moves with an audible weight, scouring the sandstone until it feels as smooth as bone.
Indian Wells serves as a quiet witness to the enduring traditions of the Navajo Nation, where the rhythm of life aligns with the slow, deliberate turn of the seasons rather than the frantic pulse of distant industrial centers. The local economy remains tethered to the land and the modest commerce that supports those traversing these wide, sun-drenched corridors. Travelers venturing toward the sixteen-mile mark find the expansive, protected quiet of State Trust Land, while those seeking water must look toward the distant, shimmering promise of Betony Reservoir. Life here is defined by a profound, mile-deep silence that settles over the high plateaus, a stillness that demands a certain humility from those who dwell within its reach.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 16.5 mi, 180° S
- Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area Area (Wilderness Area) — 20.6 mi, 143° SE · 53k acres
- Petrified Forest National Park (National Park) — 20.6 mi, 143° SE · 148k acres
- Awatovi (Historic Ruins) — 23.7 mi, 337° NW
- Little Painted Desert Country Park (Attraction) — 25.7 mi, 230° SW
- Chinde Point (Viewpoint) — 28.6 mi, 141° SE
- No Name Point (Attraction) — 29.6 mi, 141° SE
- Nizhoni Point (Attraction) — 29.7 mi, 142° SE
- Whipple Point (Attraction) — 29.7 mi, 143° SE
- Old Us route 66 (Historic Ruins) — 30.3 mi, 145° SE
- Tanner Wash Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 31.9 mi, 197° S
- The Old Fort Historical Monument (Monument) — 33.4 mi, 201° S
- Navajo County Historical Museum (Museum) — 35.0 mi, 184° S
- Hashknife Pony Express Rider (Monument) — 35.1 mi, 184° S
- Jackrabbit (Public Artwork) — 35.3 mi, 210° SW
- Homolovi Ruins State Park (State Park) — 37.1 mi, 233° SW
- Hubbel Trading Post and Museum (Museum) — 37.5 mi, 056° NE
- Hopi Cultural Center (Museum) — 38.0 mi, 322° NW
- Chevelon Creek Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 38.8 mi, 214° SW
- The Corner (Monument) — 42.4 mi, 231° SW
- Meteor Crater Museum (Museum) — 57.4 mi, 243° SW
- Navajo Fairgrounds Rodeo Grounds (Stadium) — 61.3 mi, 073° E
- Raymond Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 61.3 mi, 246° SW
- Sitgreaves National Forest (National Forest) — 62.1 mi, 195° S · 820k acres
- Coconino National Forest (National Forest) — 65.3 mi, 228° SW · 1.8M acres
- Wupatki National Monument (National Monument) — 65.8 mi, 279° W · 35k acres
- Strawberry Crater Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 71.5 mi, 272° W · 10k acres
- St. Johns Shooting Range (State Recreation Area) — 72.7 mi, 144° SE
- Museum of Zuni (Museum) — 75.1 mi, 108° E
- Adair Amphitheater (Theatre) — 78.4 mi, 178° S
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About This Indian Wells Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Indian Wells, Arizona. Coordinates: 35.40925, -110.114439. 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 Indian Wells includes the ZIP code (86031), telephone area code (928), county seat of Navajo County (Holbrook), and school district assignment (Holbrook Unified 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. |
