Meadview Arizona Map

About Meadview, Arizona

Meadview is a locality in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,517. The population density is 20.2 people per km². Meadview is located at 36.0022°N, 114.0683°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86444.

Meadview rests on a high plateau, a wide expanse of ochre earth and sparse, resilient scrub that slopes gradually toward the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Mead. It lies 51.1 miles east of Henderson, NV (from Henderson, NV: bearing 93°T), and is situated 30.6 miles north-north-east of Dolan Springs. The sun, a relentless sovereign here, bleaches the sky to a pale, bleached blue during the day, but as it begins its descent, it casts long, dramatic shadows that paint the rugged terrain in hues of deep violet and burnt sienna. The air, even in the late afternoon, carries a dry, mineral scent, a testament to the ancient geological forces that shaped this land. Cacti, stoic and spiny, punctuate the landscape like forgotten sentinels, their forms sharp against the hazy horizon, and the silence, broken only by the whisper of the wind or the distant cry of a hawk, feels profound, a deep quietude that settles over the land. This corner of Mohave County, though seemingly remote, is intrinsically linked to the colossal engineering marvel of Hoover Dam, the lifeblood of water and power that flows from the nearby lake. Meadview itself emerged as a community catering to the dreams of those seeking a simpler life, a place where the rhythm of existence is dictated by the sun’s arc and the occasional ripple on the water’s surface. Its economy, while modest, finds its pulse in recreational pursuits centered around the lake – boating, fishing, and the quiet contemplation of the desert’s raw beauty. The land here holds a history of resilience, of those who arrived seeking opportunity or solace, carving out a life amidst the stark grandeur of the Mojave, a place where the past whispers in the wind that sweeps across the exposed rock.

About This Meadview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Meadview, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.002209, -114.068294. 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 Meadview and Mohave County.

Detailed location data for Meadview includes the ZIP code (86444), telephone area code (928), county seat of Mohave County (Kingman), and school district assignment (Kingman Unified School 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 Meadview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.