Benson, Utah — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Benson, Cache County.
| City | Benson |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Cache |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 41.787429 |
| Longitude | -111.930225 |
| Population | 1,776 |
| Density | 23.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Benson is a locality in Cache County, Utah, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,776. The population density is 23.9 people per km². Benson is located at 41.7874°N, 111.9302°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84321.
Benson rests in a broad valley, a sweep of fertile land cupped by the distant, hazy blue shoulders of mountains. It lies 6.1 miles north-west of Logan, UT (from Logan, UT: bearing 306°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-west of Smithfield. Here, the sky feels vast, an immense canvas that washes over the rolling fields of alfalfa and corn, their green hues deepening under the wide, generous sun. The air, crisp and carrying the faintest scent of dry earth and growing things, hums with a quiet energy. Houses, often painted in cheerful, sun-bleached colors, stand with their porches open to the breeze, their gardens bursting with the hardy blossoms that thrive in this high-altitude climate. The landscape itself seems to breathe, a gentle inhale and exhale of light and shadow across the cultivated terrain. The story of Benson is written in the irrigation ditches that crisscross its fields, a testament to the pioneering spirit that coaxed life from this arid land. Founded by early settlers drawn to the promise of agriculture, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the soil, with farms producing crops that feed not only the local populace but also reach far beyond. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, by the planting and the harvest, a cadence that has shaped the character of its people, fostering a quiet resilience and a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of their community. While modern conveniences have arrived, the enduring legacy of the land and the dedication of its inhabitants remain the true heart of Benson.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Benson, Utah with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Benson and Cache County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Benson is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Benson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |