Parker Strip Arizona Map

About Parker Strip, Arizona

Parker Strip is a locality in La Paz County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 861. The population density is 94.7 people per km². Parker Strip is located at 34.2194°N, 114.1982°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85344.

Parker Strip unfurls along the mighty Colorado River, a ribbon of life cutting through the stark, sun-baked canvas of western Arizona. It lies 19.6 miles south-south-east of Lake Havasu, AZ (from Lake Havasu, AZ: bearing 159°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-east of Parker. Here, the land is a study in contrasts: the cerulean shimmer of the river, a lifeline against the ochre and rust hues of the surrounding desert mesas. The air, when it’s not thick with the dry heat of high summer, carries the subtle, earthy perfume of creosote and the fainter, sweeter scent of mesquite blossoms. Boats, ranging from sleek speedsters to humble fishing vessels, are a constant presence, their wakes leaving transient patterns on the water’s surface, a testament to the river’s enduring pull. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a molten quality, bathing the scrubby hills in a warm, almost liquid gold before sinking below the horizon, casting long, dramatic shadows. The history of Parker Strip is as much about the river as it is about the land. For millennia, indigenous peoples navigated these waters, their legacy a whisper in the wind that rustles through the dry grasses. Later, prospectors and settlers were drawn by the promise of mineral wealth and the fertile riverbanks, though the true economic engine of Parker Strip solidified with the development of agriculture, sustained by complex irrigation systems drawing from the Colorado. Today, this watery artery remains the heart of Parker Strip’s identity, supporting a vibrant recreational economy built around boating, fishing, and watersports. The distinctive character of Parker Strip is shaped by this duality – the enduring resilience of the desert and the generous spirit of the river that sustains it.

About This Parker Strip Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parker Strip, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.219409, -114.198243. 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 Parker Strip and La Paz County.

Detailed location data for Parker Strip includes the ZIP code (85344), telephone area code (480), county seat of La Paz County (Parker), and school district assignment (Parker 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 Parker Strip is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.