Red Rock, Apache County
Red Rock, Arizona — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Red Rock, Apache County.
| City | Red Rock |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Apache |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 36.604445 |
| Longitude | -109.060653 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Red Rock is a locality in Apache County, Arizona, United States. Red Rock is located at 36.6044°N, 109.0607°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85131.0.
Red Rock unfolds under a sky that is vast and perpetually blue, a canvas for the sun's relentless artistry. It lies 47.4 miles west of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 260°T), and is situated 16.0 miles north-east of Lukachukai. The land itself is a study in earth tones, a rugged expanse of ochre, rust, and muted rose, punctuated by the stark, sculptural forms of ancient rock formations that give the place its name. Sparse, resilient vegetation clings to the arid soil – hardy junipers with their gnarled branches reaching like arthritic fingers, and the prickly embrace of cholla cactus, its spines catching the light with a sharp, almost defiant gleam. The air here is thin and dry, carrying the faint, clean scent of dust and distant pine, and when the wind stirs, it whispers secrets through the canyons, a constant, low hum that seems to resonate from the very bones of the earth. This corner of Apache County carries the deep imprint of its past, a history woven with the threads of Navajo Nation heritage and the aspirations of early pioneers. For generations, the land has sustained life through careful husbandry, with small ranches and farms coaxing sustenance from the challenging terrain, their livelihoods tied to the capricious rainfall and the enduring strength of livestock. The economy, though modest, is characterized by a quiet resilience, a focus on the tangible realities of ranching, and a growing appreciation for the raw, untamed beauty that draws a scattering of visitors seeking solace and adventure. Red Rock’s character is etched not in grand monuments, but in the weathered faces of its inhabitants, the stoic endurance of the landscape, and the profound silence that settles over the land as day gives way to the velvet darkness of a star-strewn night.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Red Rock, 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 Red Rock and Apache County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Red Rock is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Red Rock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |