Winslow Arizona Map

About Winslow, Arizona

Winslow is a locality in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,005. The population density is 267.7 people per km². Winslow is located at 35.0242°N, 110.7093°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. Winslow is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 86047.

Winslow occupies a high, arid plateau where the light at dusk turns the earth a deep, bruised violet. It lies 55.2 miles east-southeast of Flagstaff, AZ (from Flagstaff, AZ: bearing 102°T), and is situated 31.7 miles west-northwest of Holbrook.

The horizon toward the south is dominated by the distant, jagged silhouette of the Mogollon Rim, which catches the heavy monsoon thunderheads during the late summer months. To the north, the terrain gives way to vast, open expanses that feel as though they stretch toward eternity. The Little Colorado River carves its path through the landscape just two miles away, offering a thin ribbon of life to the otherwise parched scrubland. Residents often find solace in the stillness of First Street Pathway Park, a local space that serves as a quiet anchor for the community. During the cooler hours, the silence of the high desert settles over the ground, interrupted only by the occasional shift of wind through the brush.

Winslow grew from the iron and steam of the railroad, serving as a vital junction for those traversing the immense distances of the American West. The local economy maintains a persistent connection to these transit roots, balancing the needs of modern travelers with the quiet industry of a regional hub. Nearby Jacks Canyon hints at the geological complexity of the area, a rugged reminder of the forces that shaped this high-desert floor. For those seeking the water’s edge, Clear Creek Reservoir remains a primary destination for the few who venture out into the surrounding dry plains. The town carries the weight of its industrial heritage with a stoic, hardworking grace that defines its daily operations.

Winslow holds a distinct place in the cultural imagination, famously immortalized in popular song as a waypoint for the restless and the searching. The Standin' on the Corner Park stands as a literal landmark to this legacy, drawing visitors who wish to capture a fragment of that mythic American feeling. The local character is shaped by a long intersection of influences, including the enduring presence of nearby Hopi and Navajo lands. Within these streets, one might encounter the occasional traveler drawn to the history of the Old Trails, yet the daily rhythm remains anchored in the genuine interactions of long-term residents. Life here proceeds with a deliberate, steady pace that acknowledges both the vastness of the sky and the solid reality of the ground.

About This Winslow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Winslow, Arizona. Coordinates: 35.024236, -110.709331. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Winslow includes the ZIP code (86047), telephone area code (928), county seat of Navajo County (Holbrook), and school district assignment (Winslow Unified District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.