La Paz Arizona Map
Explore La Paz, Arizona, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
Interactive Map of La Paz, Arizona
How to Use This La Paz, Arizona Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for La Paz, Arizona. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Arizona or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to La Paz.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | La Paz |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | La Paz County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 34.006109 |
| Longitude | -113.953647 |
| Population | 22,000 |
| Density | 18.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 85325, 85346 |
| Area Code | 480 |
| County Seat | Parker |
About La Paz, Arizona
La Paz is a locality in La Paz County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 22,000. The population density is 18.0 people per km². La Paz is located at 34.0061°N, 113.9536°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP codes: 85325, 85346.La Paz occupies a stark and silent expanse where the desert floor stretches toward the horizon in shades of dusty amber and pale gold. It lies 39.2 miles south-southeast of Lake Havasu, AZ (from Lake Havasu, AZ: bearing 147°T), and is situated 30.4 miles east-northeast of Colorado River Indian Reservation.
The landscape is defined by the expansive Cactus Plain, a vast basin that cradles the earth in a quiet, arid embrace. Rising six miles away, the Bouse Hills break the monotony of the flat terrain, casting long, sharp shadows as the sun begins its slow descent. Just one mile from the center, the Central Arizona Project Aqueduct carries its vital flow through the dry earth, a testament to the persistent human need for water in this parched domain. Vegetation here is sparse and resilient, consisting of saguaro and ocotillo that seem to hold their breath under the weight of the intense Sonoran heat. When the light fades at dusk, the entire expanse of La Paz takes on a bruised, violet hue that feels both ancient and entirely indifferent to the passage of time.
History in La Paz is written in the stubborn endurance of those who first crossed these plains, drawn by the promise of resources buried beneath the sun-baked crust. The local economy remains tethered to the rhythm of the land, shifting between the necessities of regional agriculture and the logistical support required by the nearby transport corridors. Mining ventures once flickered with the intensity of a fever dream, leaving behind traces of industry that have long since surrendered to the relentless wind and grit. Modern commerce in La Paz relies on a quiet, steady persistence, supporting the needs of travelers who pass through this corridor of the desert. The labor of the present is a mirror to the past, reflecting a resilience born of necessity and the stark reality of life in a land where resources are carefully guarded.
Cultural character in La Paz is defined by the mile-deep silences that settle over the desert, broken only by the occasional rumble of a distant train or the sharp cry of a hawk. The Cactus Plain Wilderness Study Area serves as a primary landmark for those who seek the raw, unadorned beauty of the high desert, offering a sanctuary where nature remains largely undisturbed by modern development. Residents often find their community spirit in the shared observation of monsoon thunderheads that build with dramatic intensity over the distant Mogollon Rim, bringing a fleeting, fragrant dampness to the air. While the pace of life remains unhurried, the residents maintain a deep connection to the specific, rugged identity of their surroundings. La Paz does not cater to the hurried tourist, instead offering a profound stillness that rewards those who take the time to listen to the whisper of the wind across the scrub.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Cactus Plain Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 0.2 mi, 333° NW · 59k acres
- East Cactus Plain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 1.1 mi, 031° NE · 14k acres
- State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 4.1 mi, 120° SE
- Bouse Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 210° SW
- Parker Rattlesnake (Historic Ruins) — 10.6 mi, 320° NW
- Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 10.8 mi, 320° NW · 19k acres
- Swansea Historic District Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 10.8 mi, 039° NE
- Camp Bouse Training Area (Historic Ruins) — 12.7 mi, 082° E
- Railroad Depot Overlook (Viewpoint) — 13.0 mi, 030° NE
- Three Rivers Riparian Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 16.5 mi, 028° NE
- Planet Ranch Conservation and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 16.5 mi, 360° N
- Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.0 mi, 352° N · 9,890 acres
- To All the Fallen Soliders Buried Here Wall of Honor (Monument) — 20.8 mi, 297° NW
- Poston Memorial Monument (Monument) — 25.7 mi, 267° W
- Cattail Cove State Park (State Park) — 26.1 mi, 335° NW
- Hi Jolly Monument (Monument) — 28.6 mi, 215° SW
- T Rocks (Attraction) — 29.0 mi, 215° SW
- Kofa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.4 mi, 180° S · 1.3M acres
- Balance Rock (Attraction) — 34.9 mi, 327° NW
- Natural Arch (Attraction) — 41.2 mi, 187° S
- Royal Arch (Attraction) — 45.2 mi, 158° S
- Palo Verde Historical Museum (Museum) — 45.9 mi, 234° SW
- Port Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 45.9 mi, 234° SW
- Mojave Trails National Monument (National Monument) — 51.9 mi, 314° NW · 1.8M acres
- Vulture Mine Tours / Vulture City Ghost Town (Museum) — 65.8 mi, 101° E
- Needles Regional Museum (Museum) — 68.6 mi, 327° NW
- Saint Joseph (Public Artwork) — 69.0 mi, 116° SE
- Cool Springs Stations Museum (Museum) — 73.4 mi, 344° N
- Oatman Outlaws (Theatre) — 74.6 mi, 341° N
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About This La Paz Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Paz, Arizona. Coordinates: 34.006109, -113.953647. 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 La Paz includes the ZIP code (85325, 85346), telephone area code (480), county seat of La Paz County (Parker), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
