Rock Point Arizona Map

About Rock Point, Arizona

Rock Point is a locality in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 345. The population density is 11.0 people per km². Rock Point is located at 36.7181°N, 109.6259°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 86545.

Rock Point is a place where the earth’s skin is a mosaic of ochre, rust, and muted greens, stretching toward horizons that hold the breath of endless sky. It lies 77.9 miles west of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 270°T), and is situated 15.1 miles south-east of Dinnehotso. The land here is sculpted by wind and sun, a testament to ancient forces that have smoothed the raw edges of mesas and etched deep canyons into the stone. Sparse juniper and piñon pines cling tenaciously to the slopes, their needles catching the sharp, clear light that defines the days. The air, when it moves, carries the dry scent of dust and the faint, sweet perfume of desert sage, a perfume that seems to whisper stories of the vastness surrounding Rock Point. The history of this land is deeply entwined with the Navajo people, whose presence has shaped the culture and economy of Rock Point for generations. The local economy, while modest, draws strength from the enduring connection to the land, with some residents engaged in traditional crafts and livestock grazing on the arid pastures. The San Juan River, a vital artery in this desert landscape, flows nearby, its presence a constant murmur in the otherwise quietude, a source of life and a conduit for the stories that echo through the timeless expanse of Rock Point.

About This Rock Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rock Point, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.718057, -109.625943. 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 Rock Point and Apache County.

Detailed location data for Rock Point includes the ZIP code (86545), telephone area code (928), county seat of Apache County (St. Johns), and school district assignment (Red Mesa 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 Rock Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.