Big Water, 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 Big Water, Kane County.
| City | Big Water |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Kane |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 37.082486 |
| Longitude | -111.664334 |
| Population | 502 |
| Density | 33.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Big Water is a locality in Kane County, Utah, United States. It is a small community with a population of 502. The population density is 33.5 people per km². Big Water is located at 37.0825°N, 111.6643°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84741.
Big Water lies at the edge of a vast, sun-bleached landscape, where the ochre earth rises in dramatic mesas and the sky stretches in an unbroken arc of cerulean. It lies 87.0 miles east-south-east of Cedar City, UT (from Cedar City, UT: bearing 118°T), and is situated 16.3 miles north-west of Page. The air here carries a dry, clean scent of sagebrush and distant pine, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin even as the relentless sun warms it. The terrain is a study in raw, elemental beauty, a place where wind and water have long been the patient sculptors, leaving behind canyons etched deep into the rock and formations that seem to defy gravity. Even the shadows here possess a certain weight, lengthening with a slow, deliberate grace as the day draws to a close, painting the rugged contours in hues of deep violet and burnished gold. The history of Big Water is deeply intertwined with the stark, magnificent environment that surrounds it, a story whispered in the ancient rock art and the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to call this place home. For generations, the land sustained nomadic peoples, and later, settlers drawn by the promise of its resources and the sheer, untamed grandeur. Today, the local economy is largely shaped by the allure of the natural world, with tourism playing a significant role, drawing visitors to the nearby national parks and the awe-inspiring geological formations. The rhythm of life in Big Water is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a quiet existence where the vastness of the landscape fosters a sense of perspective and a profound connection to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Big Water, 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 Big Water and Kane County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Big Water 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 Big Water 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. |