Cottonwood Heights Utah Map

About Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Cottonwood Heights is a locality in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 32,828. The population density is 1380.9 people per km². Cottonwood Heights is located at 40.6197°N, 111.8102°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84093.

Cottonwood Heights unfurls against a dramatic backdrop, its residential streets climbing the foothills of the Wasatch Range like a tapestry woven from earth tones and emerald foliage. It lies 3.5 miles south-south-east of Holladay, UT (from Holladay, UT: bearing 167°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east of West Jordan. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the elevation, a subtle perfume of pine and sagebrush mingling with the softer scents of manicured lawns and blooming gardens. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clear skies, paints the rugged mountainsides in shades of ochre and rust, casting long shadows that stretch across the valley floor as the day wanes. The very character of Cottonwood Heights is shaped by this proximity to the mountains, a constant, silent presence that dictates the views from many windows and the direction of the prevailing winds. The history of Cottonwood Heights is intrinsically linked to the fertile land and the promise of a burgeoning economy. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich agricultural potential of the Salt Lake Valley, the area gradually transformed from fields of grain and orchards into a vibrant suburban hub. While agriculture once defined its economy, the modern landscape of Cottonwood Heights is now a mosaic of residential neighborhoods, thriving businesses, and vital services, serving as a gateway to the recreational treasures of the nearby Wasatch National Forest. The legacy of its past, however, can still be glimpsed in the enduring spirit of self-reliance and community that continues to define Cottonwood Heights, a place where the whisper of history meets the hum of contemporary life.

About This Cottonwood Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cottonwood Heights, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.61967, -111.81021. 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 Cottonwood Heights and Salt Lake County.

Detailed location data for Cottonwood Heights includes the ZIP code (84414), telephone area code (435, 801, 385), county seat of Salt Lake County (Salt Lake City), and school district assignment (Canyons 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 Cottonwood Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.