Pinon Arizona Map

About Pinon, Arizona

Pinon is a locality in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,159. The population density is 70.5 people per km². Pinon is located at 36.1008°N, 110.2260°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 86510.

Pinon anchors itself upon a high, arid expanse where the earth holds the color of rusted iron and bleached bone. It lies 101.5 miles northeast of Flagstaff, AZ (from Flagstaff, AZ: bearing 52°T), and is situated 56.6 miles east of Tuba City. The horizon here is vast and indifferent, punctuated only by the distant, jagged silhouette of Little Black Spot Mountain and the subtle, rhythmic depressions of Burnt Corn Valley. Nearby, the banks of Wepo Wash carve a dry, winding vein through the scrub, its sandy bed waiting for the sudden, violent grace of a seasonal storm to stir the silt. Light in Pinon possesses a peculiar, crystalline quality, sharpening the edges of every sagebrush and yucca leaf until the world seems to vibrate with the intensity of the sun. The air remains thin and dry, carrying the scent of parched dust and the quiet, persistent hum of insects that thrive in the heat. Pinon functions as a vital center for the surrounding Navajo Nation, where the economy remains deeply rooted in the stewardship of the land and the preservation of long-held traditions. Life moves in accordance with the slow turn of the seasons, far removed from the frantic pace of distant industrial hubs, with the community’s focus centered on the resilience of its schools and the daily needs of its residents. While water remains a precious and limited resource, the people look toward the catchment at Big Mountain Dam Reservoir with a respect born of necessity. History here is not found in monuments of bronze or stone, but in the enduring oral narratives of families who have navigated the complexities of this landscape for generations. The character of Pinon manifests in the steady, deliberate movements of those who work the soil and maintain the quiet dignity of a place defined by its own stark, uncompromising beauty.

About This Pinon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pinon, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.100834, -110.225961. 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 Pinon and Navajo County.

Detailed location data for Pinon includes the ZIP code (86510), telephone area code (928), county seat of Navajo County (Holbrook), and school district assignment (Pinon 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 Pinon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.