Benjamin Utah Map

About Benjamin, Utah

Benjamin is a locality in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is a small community with a population of 864. The population density is 31.2 people per km². Benjamin is located at 40.0983°N, 111.7313°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84660.

Benjamin rests in a broad, fertile valley, a place where the sky feels vast and the mountains, mere miles to the east, stand as stoic sentinels. It lies 4.2 miles west-south-west of Spanish Fork, UT (from Spanish Fork, UT: bearing 254°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-west of Springville. The land here is a rich, dark loam, yielding readily to the plow, and it stretches out in neat, geometric fields of green and gold under a sun that can be both benevolent and fierce. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a shimmering silver in the breeze, line irrigation canals that carry the lifeblood from the distant peaks, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms. The air itself often carries the sweet, earthy scent of freshly turned soil, a perfume as old as the settlement itself, and in the late afternoon, the light takes on a golden, almost honeyed hue, softening the edges of the world. The history of Benjamin is deeply intertwined with the agricultural spirit that still defines its economy, a legacy born from the determination of early settlers who saw in this valley a promise of sustenance. For generations, the land has been coaxed and cultivated, primarily for crops that thrive in this semi-arid climate, and the quiet hum of tractors is the modern soundtrack to this enduring endeavor. While Benjamin itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its very existence is a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of those who chose this place, transforming a wild landscape into a productive heartland. The nearby mountains, a constant presence, have historically offered not just water, but also a sense of enduring strength, a silent witness to the ebb and flow of life in this corner of Utah County.

About This Benjamin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Benjamin, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.098288, -111.731318. 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 Benjamin and Utah County.

Detailed location data for Benjamin includes the ZIP code (84660), telephone area code (801), county seat of Utah County (Provo), and school district assignment (Nebo 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 Benjamin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.