Lake of the Woods Arizona Map

About Lake of the Woods, Arizona

Lake of the Woods is a locality in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,250. The population density is 314.2 people per km². Lake of the Woods is located at 34.1639°N, 109.9896°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85929.

Lake of the Woods rests in a high desert basin, a place where the sky feels vast and the earth stretches out in muted ochre and sage. It lies 63.7 miles east of Highley, AZ (from Highley, AZ: bearing 83°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-south-east of Show Low. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradations of color, the low-lying hills softened by distance and the persistent, dry air. Sparse juniper and piñon pines cling to the slopes, their branches gnarled and resilient, offering scant shade against the sun's steady gaze. The ground itself is a mosaic of weathered rock, coarse sand, and hardy, low-growing vegetation that whispers secrets to the wind. In the early morning, a cool, thin mist can sometimes cling to the lower elevations, lending an ethereal quality to the otherwise stark beauty of Lake of the Woods. The history of Lake of the Woods is tied to the enduring spirit of those who sought sustenance and opportunity in this arid expanse. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of water and fertile ground, established a presence here, their endeavors shaping the contours of the land. The local economy, once reliant on the hardy yields of agriculture and the extraction of natural resources, has found new footing in recent decades, with a growing appreciation for the unique character of this place. While no grand universities or famous actors call Lake of the Woods home, a quiet dignity pervades the everyday life, a sense of community forged through shared experience and the challenges of living in concert with this formidable environment. The air, particularly as dusk settles and the light softens to shades of rose and lavender, carries a palpable stillness, a testament to the enduring power of the land.

About This Lake of the Woods Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake of the Woods, Arizona with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lake of the Woods and Navajo County.

Detailed location data for Lake of the Woods includes the ZIP code (85929), telephone area code (435), county seat of Navajo County (Holbrook), and school district assignment (Blue Ridge Unified District). 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 Lake of the Woods is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.