La Paz County Map, Arizona
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La Paz County, Arizona
La Paz County is in western Arizona, along the Colorado River. It’s one of Arizona’s newest counties, formed as early as 1983. Parker is the county seat and largest town. The Colorado River Indian Reservation covers a large part of the county.
About 16,500 people live here full-time, but the population swells in winter with visitors escaping colder climates. Water sports are big here, with people boating and fishing on the Colorado River and Lake Havasu.
The landscape is mostly desert, with mountains in the east. Summers are extremely hot. But winters are mild and pleasant. Quartzsite, a small town in the county, hosts huge gem and mineral shows each winter.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | La Paz County |
| County Seat | Parker |
| Population | Approximately 16,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Parker, Quartzsite, Salome, Wenden, Ehrenberg, Bouse, Cibola, Poston, Brenda |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 10, U.S. Route 60, U.S. Route 95, Arizona State Route 72 |
| FIPS Code | 04-012 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 4,514 square miles (Land: 4,500 sq mi, Water: 14 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Mohave County (North), Yavapai County (Northeast), Maricopa County (East), Yuma County (South), Imperial County, California (Southwest), Riverside County, California (West), San Bernardino County, California (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time (MST), no daylight saving time |
| State | Arizona |
| Coordinates | 34.1654° N, 113.5910° W |
| Etymology | Named after the La Paz settlement, an early gold mining town on the Colorado River |
| Major Landmarks | Colorado River, Buckskin Mountain State Park, Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, Swansea Ghost Town, Parker Dam, Alamo Lake State Park |
| Website | La Paz County Website |
La Paz County Topographic Map
Our topo map of La Paz County highlights its low desert plains and the Colorado River valley. You can see the gentle contours of the desert floor contrasting with sharper lines around scattered mountain outcrops.
La Paz County Satellite Map
The satellite map of La Paz shows the blue ribbon of the Colorado River cutting through dry desert terrain. You’ll notice the contrast between irrigated green areas and the surrounding brown desert landscape.
La Paz County Blank Map
This blank map outlines La Paz County’s shape along the western border where Arizona meets California. The Colorado River creates its distinctive western boundary line.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 7 neighboring counties of La Paz County:
Arizona County Map
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