Colorado City Arizona Map

About Colorado City, Arizona

Colorado City is a locality in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,702. The population density is 112.5 people per km². Colorado City is located at 36.9903°N, 112.9758°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86021.

Colorado City occupies a stark, arid expanse where the persistent flow of Short Creek carves a path through the high desert floor. It lies 21.5 miles southeast of Hurricane, UT (from Hurricane, UT: bearing 126°T), and is situated 33.5 miles east-southeast of St. George. The landscape around Colorado City is defined by the sharp, dramatic contrast of sun-bleached earth and the deep shadows cast by the nearby cliffs of Maxwell Canyon, located just two miles away. Cottonwood Park serves as a modest green anchor amidst this dry terrain, providing a rare gathering space where the shade of trees offers respite from the unrelenting brilliance of the midday sun. In the distance, the silhouette of The Beehive rises against the skyline, a silent sentinel watching over the plains, while the waters of the Lakes of Short Creek remain a quiet presence only three miles from the center of the settlement. History clings to the red-dusted soil of Colorado City, reflecting a legacy of isolation and a deliberate, communal way of life that has persisted through decades of change. The local economy has shifted from a closed, agrarian focus toward a more open integration with the surrounding region, though the rhythm of daily life remains tethered to the slow, seasonal shifts of the high desert. Houses and utilitarian structures are spread across the valley, their architecture echoing the utilitarian needs of those who first broke this ground. During the long, quiet afternoons, the air carries a dry, mineral scent, and the quality of light at dusk turns the surrounding canyon walls a bruised, vibrant violet, illuminating the quiet endurance of a place that remains distinctly itself.

About This Colorado City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colorado City, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.990262, -112.97577. 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 Colorado City and Mohave County.

Detailed location data for Colorado City includes the ZIP code (86021), telephone area code (928), county seat of Mohave County (Kingman), and school district assignment (Colorado City 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 Colorado City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.