Show Low Arizona Map

About Show Low, Arizona

Show Low is a locality in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 12,102. The population density is 70.2 people per km². Show Low is located at 34.2542°N, 110.0298°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85901.

Show Low rises from a high plateau, a place where the Ponderosa pines march in serried ranks towards the horizon, their needles catching the sharp, clean light of the Arizona sky. It lies 62.5 miles east-north-east of Highley, AZ (from Highley, AZ: bearing 77°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-north-west of Lakeside. The air here, thin and cool even in summer, carries the resinous scent of the forest, a constant, invigorating presence. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of conifers and the paler, dusty hues of juniper and piñon, form the immediate landscape, their contours softened by the vastness of the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. In the distance, the land buckles and folds, hinting at the deeper canyons and rugged mesas that define the broader geological character of Navajo County. The character of Show Low itself is one of sturdy resilience, a town built on the edge of wildness, where the pulse of modern life beats with a quiet, unhurried cadence against the ancient backdrop of the high desert mountains. The very name of Show Low whispers of a dispute settled by a game of cards, a legend that clings to the town like the scent of pine. This place, once a vital crossroads for cattle ranchers and loggers, still carries the imprint of those industries in its practical, no-nonsense architecture and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The economy, while diversifying, retains a strong connection to the land, with tourism drawn by the abundant outdoor recreation and the serene beauty of the White Mountains playing an increasingly significant role. Nearby, the Little Colorado River winds its way through sculpted canyons, a lifeline in this arid expanse, though its presence is felt more as a distant murmur than a roaring presence in Show Low itself. The town serves as a gateway to a wealth of natural wonders, from the volcanic formations of Sunset Crater to the stark grandeur of the Petrified Forest, drawing visitors who seek both adventure and a deep, quiet communion with the wild heart of Arizona.

About This Show Low Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Show Low, 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 Show Low and Navajo County.

Detailed location data for Show Low includes the ZIP code (85901), telephone area code (928), county seat of Navajo County (Holbrook), and school district assignment (Show Low 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 Show Low is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.