Rough Rock Arizona Map

About Rough Rock, Arizona

Rough Rock is a locality in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 465. The population density is 13.7 people per km². Rough Rock is located at 36.4072°N, 109.8729°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 86503.

Rough Rock exists as a place where the earth breathes slow, ancient breaths under a sky that stretches from horizon to horizon. It lies 94.4 miles west-south-west of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 257°T), and is situated 14.7 miles west-north-west of Many Farms. The land here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, a landscape of wide, shallow canyons etched by eons of wind and infrequent rain, their rims softened by scrubby juniper and tenacious grasses. The air, when it stirs, carries the dry scent of sage and the faint, mineral tang of exposed rock, a constant reminder of the geological forces that shaped this country. Here, the sun commands the day, casting stark shadows in the morning and bathing the mesas in a warm, honeyed light as it begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of rose and deep violet. The history of Rough Rock is deeply entwined with the Navajo people, whose presence has shaped this land for generations, their traditions a living counterpoint to the stark beauty of the terrain. The local economy, like the land itself, is resilient and resourceful, often revolving around ranching and the enduring craft of rug weaving, where intricate patterns tell stories passed down through families. The Rough Rock Chapter House stands as a central point, a hub of activity and community, reflecting a way of life that values connection and shared heritage. It is a place where the quiet persistence of the human spirit is as evident as the enduring strength of the stone.

About This Rough Rock Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rough Rock, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.407223, -109.872893. 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 Rough Rock and Apache County.

Detailed location data for Rough Rock includes the ZIP code (86503), telephone area code (928), county seat of Apache County (St. Johns), and school district assignment (Chinle 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 Rough Rock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.