Lake Powell Arizona Map

About Lake Powell, Arizona

Lake Powell is a locality in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Lake Powell is located at 36.9380°N, 111.4830°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86040.

Lake Powell unfurls as a vast, sapphire expanse, its waters a startling contrast to the ochre and vermillion cliffs that cradle it. It lies 120.6 miles north of Flagstaff, AZ (from Flagstaff, AZ: bearing 4°T), and is situated 2.2 miles northwest of Page. The sculpted sandstone formations, carved by millennia of wind and water, rise in sheer walls and intricate arches, their surfaces painted with the subtle hues of desert varnish. The air, often thick with the shimmering heat of the Sonoran desert, carries the faint scent of sun-baked rock and hardy desert flora. This is a landscape of dramatic, almost impossible beauty, where the horizon is a jagged line of ancient stone and the silence can be profound, broken only by the whisper of the wind or the distant cry of a hawk. This locale within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area owes its existence to the colossal engineering feat of the Glen Canyon Dam, which tamed the mighty Colorado River to create Lake Powell. The reservoir, a primary source of water and hydroelectric power, underpins the regional economy, drawing in a steady stream of travelers eager to explore its labyrinthine canyons by houseboat, kayak, or hike. The history of human presence here is ancient, with whispers of ancestral Puebloan peoples and the enduring traditions of the Navajo and Hopi nations woven into the very fabric of the land. Antelope Canyon, a short distance away, offers a glimpse into the earth's artistry, its slot canyons a cathedral of light and shadow, a testament to the slow, patient work of water and time.

About This Lake Powell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Powell, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.938, -111.483. 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 Lake Powell and Coconino County.

Detailed location data for Lake Powell includes the ZIP code (86040), telephone area code (928), county seat of Coconino County (Flagstaff), and school district assignment. 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 Lake Powell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.