Parker Arizona Map

About Parker, Arizona

Parker is a locality in La Paz County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,388. The population density is 59.4 people per km². Parker is located at 34.1500°N, 114.2891°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85344.

Parker lies at the edge of a vast, sculpted expanse, where the sun bleeds across a horizon unburdened by distant peaks. It lies 21.6 miles west-northwest of La Paz, AZ (from La Paz, AZ: bearing 297°T), and is situated 23.1 miles south of Lake Havasu City. The landscape here is a study in patient erosion, a canvas of ochre and rust-colored earth broken by the stark, sculptural forms of saguaro cacti, their arms raised in silent testament to the enduring power of the Sonoran Desert. Scrubby mesquite and the spiky, whip-like branches of ocotillo dot the undulating terrain, their resilience a quiet defiance against the relentless glare. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, mineral tang, and the silence is so profound it seems to hum, a low vibration born of heat and immensity. Parker's story is etched in the dust and the enduring spirit of those who’ve learned to coax life from this demanding soil. Once a vital hub for river trade and agriculture, its economy now leans on the steady pulse of local commerce and the occasional influx of travelers drawn by the allure of the nearby Colorado River and its recreational offerings. Echoes of its early days, when prospectors and ranchers carved out a living, can still be felt in the weathered facades of some of its older buildings and the unhurried rhythm of its days. The quality of light at dusk, when the sky ignites in a fierce, ephemeral display of purples and oranges, offers a daily spectacle that reminds one of the raw, untamed beauty that defines Parker.

About This Parker Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parker, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.150016, -114.289118. 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 Parker and La Paz County.

Detailed location data for Parker includes the ZIP code (85344), telephone area code (480), county seat of La Paz County (Parker), and school district assignment (Bicentennial Union High 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 Parker is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.