Red Rock Arizona Map

About Red Rock, Arizona

Red Rock is a locality in Apache County, Arizona, United States. Red Rock is located at 36.6044°N, 109.0607°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85131.0.

Red Rock unfolds under a vast Arizona sky, a landscape painted in ochre and rust, where the earth itself seems to blush. It lies 47.4 miles west of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 260°T), and is situated 24.2 miles west-southwest of Shiprock. The Red Wash carves a sinuous path, its sandy banks a testament to the ephemeral power of water in this arid expanse, while the distant, rugged shoulders of the Lukachukai Mountains punctuate the horizon. Here, the sun bleeds across the sky at dusk, casting long, dramatic shadows that deepen the canyons and ignite the sandstone into fiery hues. The air, dry and carrying the faint scent of creosote, hums with a palpable stillness, broken only by the whisper of wind through sparse desert scrub and the occasional, startling call of a unseen bird. Red Rock Valley, a mile to the south, offers a subtle softening of the terrain, a gentle basin that catches the light in a different, more diffused way. The history of Red Rock is as layered as its namesake geology, a place where the echoes of ancient peoples still resonate in the silence. For generations, this region has been shaped by the resilience of those who learned to thrive in its challenging beauty, with a deep connection to the land that persists today. The local economy, while modest, is rooted in the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, often drawing sustenance from the earth and the unique resources it provides, reflecting a self-sufficiency born of necessity and tradition. The nearby Big Gap Reservoir, ten miles distant, offers a vital source of water, a shimmering blue counterpoint to the surrounding terracotta palette, and a place where the community gathers. This is a place that holds its past close, where the rhythm of life moves with the sun and the seasons, a quietude that invites contemplation.

About This Red Rock Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Rock, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.604445, -109.060653. 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 Red Rock and Apache County.

Detailed location data for Red Rock includes the ZIP code (85658), telephone area code (928, 480), county seat of Apache County (St. Johns), and school district assignment (Santa Cruz Valley 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 Red Rock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.