Red Lake Arizona Map

About Red Lake, Arizona

Red Lake is a locality in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,676. The population density is 22.7 people per km². Red Lake is located at 36.3225°N, 110.9493°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86046.

Red Lake lies under a vast, indifferent sky, a place where the earth exhales a dry, ancient scent. It lies 87.1 miles north-north-east of Flagstaff, AZ (from Flagstaff, AZ: bearing 27°T), and is situated 20.7 miles north-east of Tuba City. The landscape here is a study in muted resilience, a broad expanse of scrub and scattered juniper that stretches towards horizons often softened by a haze of dust. Red Lake’s character is etched into the very texture of the land: the rough bark of the piñon pines, the sun-baked ochre of the soil, and the occasional, startling flash of turquoise from a bird's wing against the pale, endless blue. The air itself feels thin and sharp, carrying the faint whisper of wind across the low, rolling terrain, and in the late afternoon, the shadows lengthen, painting the land in strokes of deep purple and burnt sienna. This corner of Coconino County has a history woven from the threads of sustenance and survival, where the local economy has long been tied to the land's sparse offerings. For generations, the people of Red Lake have understood the delicate balance of this arid environment, relying on ranching and the quiet stewardship of the range. The name Red Lake itself evokes the region's striking geological features, though the actual water sources might be ephemeral, appearing after rains and then receding, leaving behind salt-crusted basins that gleam like forgotten jewels. A sense of quiet endeavor permeates Red Lake; life unfolds at a measured pace, dictated by the sun's arc and the seasons' subtle shifts, a place where the past is not a distant echo but a palpable presence in the enduring spirit of the land.

About This Red Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Lake, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.322492, -110.949311. 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 Red Lake and Coconino County.

Detailed location data for Red Lake includes the ZIP code (86044), telephone area code (928), county seat of Coconino County (Flagstaff), and school district assignment (Williams 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 Red Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.