Lake Powell Arizona Map

About Lake Powell, Arizona

Lake Powell is a locality in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Lake Powell is located at 36.9380°N, 111.4830°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86040.

Lake Powell dominates the arid horizon with its vast, sapphire expanse held tightly within the jagged embrace of deep-red sandstone walls. It lies 120.6 miles north of Flagstaff, AZ (from Flagstaff, AZ: bearing 4°T), and is situated 2.2 miles northwest of Page. The Colorado River feeds this reservoir, its persistent flow carving through the landscape to create a stark, dramatic contrast between the cool, deep water and the sun-bleached desert floor. High above the water line, Manson Mesa stands as a silent sentinel over the surrounding wilderness, while the nearby erosion of Antelope Canyon reveals the intricate, subterranean artistry of wind and water. As the light shifts toward dusk, the sheer cliffs ignite in shades of copper and violet, casting long, crisp shadows that stretch across the surface of the lake and cool the air.

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area serves as the primary steward of these rugged lands, preserving a geography defined by its profound, mile-deep silences and the resilient spirit of the high desert. The economy here moves in rhythm with the seasons, shifting from the quiet stillness of winter to the bustling energy of summer visitors who come to navigate the labyrinthine waterways. Life around Lake Powell is dictated by the scarcity of water and the intensity of the sun, creating a culture that respects the raw power of the environment while celebrating the stark beauty of the plateau. This place remains a testament to modern engineering balanced against the ancient, unyielding geology of the region, where the pace of the day is measured not by clocks, but by the slow, golden arc of the sun over the canyon rim.

About This Lake Powell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Powell, Arizona. Coordinates: 36.938, -111.483. 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 Lake Powell includes the ZIP code (86040), telephone area code (928), county seat of Coconino County (Flagstaff), and school district assignment.

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.