Truxton Arizona Map

About Truxton, Arizona

Truxton is a locality in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. It is a small community with a population of 134. The population density is 10.7 people per km². Truxton is located at 35.4850°N, 113.5636°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86434.

Truxton rests under a sky that feels vast and ancient, a testament to the immense, unpeopled expanse of Mohave County. It lies 34.3 miles north-east of Kingman, AZ (from Kingman, AZ: bearing 53°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-south-west of Peach Springs. The land around Truxton is a study in subtle, sun-baked hues – ochre and pale tan earth punctuated by the stubborn green of creosote bush and the skeletal silhouette of cholla cactus. Jagged, weathered hills rise in the distance, their forms softened by the perpetual haze of desert heat, and the air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, sharp and clean. During the late afternoon, the sun descends with a slow, deliberate grace, casting long, indigo shadows that stretch and distort the already stark terrain, imbuing the quiet landscape with a profound, almost spiritual stillness. The history of Truxton is as dry and enduring as the desert it inhabits, its origins tied to the relentless pursuit of mineral wealth that once pulsed through this region. Though the boom days of mining have long since receded, leaving behind whispers of fortunes made and lost, the spirit of resilience remains in the sparse, resilient settlements like Truxton. The local economy, once driven by the deep shafts and ore carts, now finds a more modest footing in services that cater to travelers and the enduring spirit of the few who call this place home. Evidence of past endeavors can still be found, a crumbling foundation here, a weathered piece of rusted machinery there, all slowly being reclaimed by the patient, inexorable embrace of the desert.

About This Truxton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Truxton, 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 Truxton and Mohave County.

Detailed location data for Truxton includes the ZIP code (86434), telephone area code (435), county seat of Mohave County (Kingman), and school district assignment (Valentine Elementary 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 Truxton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.