Needles California Map

About Needles, California

Needles is a locality in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,872. The population density is 61.6 people per km². Needles is located at 34.8481°N, 114.6141°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92363.

Needles lies at the edge of a vast, sun-baked expanse, a collection of structures warmed by the desert sun. It lies 20.9 miles south of Bullhead City, AZ (from Bullhead City, AZ: bearing 187°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-south-west of Mohave Valley. The landscape here is a study in muted tones and raw, elemental beauty, where the Colorado River, a ribbon of improbable life, cuts through the ancient, rugged terrain. Jagged, sun-bleached hills rise in the distance, their shadows stretching long and languid across the dusty plains as the day wanes. The air itself seems to hum with a dry, persistent heat, carrying the scent of creosote and the faint, mineral tang of the earth. Life in Needles moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, a quiet acknowledgment of the immense forces that have shaped this place. The history of Needles is inextricably bound to the mighty Colorado River, a watery artery that has long dictated the fortunes of this region. Once a vital hub for steamboats navigating the challenging currents, its economy now leans on the enduring appeal of the open road, a welcome stop for travelers on historic Route 66. The railway also played a significant role in its development, its tracks a silver thread connecting this remote outpost to the wider world. The spirit of the frontier still lingers in Needles, a resilience born of a landscape that demands respect and rewards tenacity, where the enduring legacy of its past is etched not in grand monuments, but in the very grit of the land and the steadfast character of its people.

About This Needles Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Needles, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.84806, -114.614132. 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 Needles and San Bernardino County.

Detailed location data for Needles includes the ZIP code (92363), telephone area code (909), county seat of San Bernardino County (San Bernardino), and school district assignment (Needles Unified School 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 Needles is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.