Boulder Utah Map

About Boulder, Utah

Boulder is a locality in Garfield County, Utah, United States. It is a small community with a population of 360. The population density is 7.2 people per km². Boulder is located at 37.9081°N, 111.4243°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84716.

Boulder, a jewel set against the high desert, unfolds under a sky that seems to stretch to infinity. It lies 90.8 miles east of Cedar City, UT (from Cedar City, UT: bearing 79°T), and is situated 13.6 miles north-east of Escalante. The landscape here is a study in stark, breathtaking contrasts: colossal sandstone cliffs, their faces striated with the deep ochre of ages, rise like ancient sentinels above a valley floor where sparse vegetation clings tenaciously to the arid soil. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of sagebrush and juniper, especially potent in the hushed hours of dawn when the first light spills over the eastern rim, painting the rock formations in hues of rose and gold. This is a place where the scale of nature dwarfs human endeavor, where silence is a palpable presence, broken only by the whisper of wind through the canyons or the distant cry of a hawk. The history of Boulder is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of those who have sought sustenance and solace in this rugged terrain. Early Mormon pioneers, drawn by the promise of fertile, if limited, land, established a community here, their resilience a testament to their faith and hard work. The local economy, once tethered to the land through hardy ranching and a small-scale agricultural presence, now finds a new vitality in the quiet allure of its natural beauty, attracting those who seek an escape from the clamor of the modern world. The distinctive character of Boulder lies in this blend of stark, untamed wilderness and the gentle persistence of human habitation, a place where the vastness of the earth inspires a profound sense of peace.

About This Boulder Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Boulder, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.908131, -111.42427. 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 Boulder and Garfield County.

Detailed location data for Boulder includes the ZIP code (84716), telephone area code (801), county seat of Garfield County (Panguitch), and school district assignment (Garfield 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 Boulder is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.