Clawson Utah Map

About Clawson, Utah

Clawson is a locality in Emery County, Utah, United States. It is a small community with a population of 197. The population density is 36.3 people per km². Clawson is located at 39.1330°N, 111.0971°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84516.

Clawson rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the earth, a rich tapestry of ochre and pale rust, slopes gently towards the distant, saw-toothed peaks of the Wasatch Plateau. It lies 74.1 miles south-south-east of Spanish Fork, UT (from Spanish Fork, UT: bearing 156°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-west of Castle Dale. The air here carries the dry, sweet scent of sagebrush and the faintest whisper of distant pine. Fields, etched with the straight lines of irrigation, stretch out like patchwork quilts, a testament to the resilience of life coaxed from this arid land. The sky, a vast, boundless dome of cerulean, seems to press down with a benevolent weight, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that pool in the hollows of the sculpted hills. A quietude pervades Clawson, a stillness that allows the subtle sounds of the land to be heard: the rustle of wind through sparse grasses, the distant bleating of sheep, the slow, deliberate creak of a fence post weathering the years. The history of Clawson is bound to the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who sought to cultivate it. Settled by Latter-day Saints in the late 19th century, the town's economy has always been intrinsically linked to agriculture, primarily the raising of livestock and the cultivation of alfalfa and grains, crops suited to the challenging climate. The clear, cool waters of the San Rafael River, though not directly bordering Clawson, have been a lifeline, channeled through a network of canals that sustain the verdant fields. This enduring connection to the land has fostered a deep sense of community, a shared understanding of the cycles of planting and harvest, and the quiet pride of generations who have labored to make this place their own. The rhythm of life in Clawson is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a steady, unhurried cadence that resonates with the enduring character of the Utah landscape.

About This Clawson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clawson, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.133027, -111.097114. 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 Clawson and Emery County.

Detailed location data for Clawson includes the ZIP code (84516), telephone area code (801, 385), county seat of Emery County (Castle Dale), and school district assignment (Emery 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 Clawson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.