Deseret, Davis County
Deseret, 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 Deseret, Davis County.
| City | Deseret |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Davis |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 40.872723 |
| Longitude | -111.877993 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Deseret is a locality in Davis County, Utah, United States. Deseret is located at 40.8727°N, 111.8780°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84624.0.
Deseret, in Davis County, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the ancient lakebed that once held dominion here. It lies 1.2 miles south of Bountiful, UT (from Bountiful, UT: bearing 173°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north of Salt Lake City. The land is largely flat, a broad expanse reaching towards the distant, jagged peaks of the Wasatch Mountains, their snow-capped crowns often piercing a sky of startling, crystalline blue. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant, rustling green, line the irrigation ditches, their roots drawing sustenance from the rich, alluvial soil. In the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, the western horizon ignites with a soft, diffused light, casting long shadows that stretch like weary limbs across the fields, lending a quiet, almost contemplative beauty to the scene. The air itself carries a dry, sun-warmed scent, hinting at the vastness of the inland sea that left its indelible mark. The genesis of Deseret is deeply entwined with the westward expansion and the pioneering spirit of early settlers seeking fertile ground. This locality, once a part of the expansive Great Salt Lake Desert, was transformed through diligent irrigation and a steadfast commitment to agriculture. Historically, the economy here has been rooted in the land, with crops such as alfalfa and sugar beets thriving under the diligent care of generations. While agriculture remains a vital thread, the modern economy of Deseret has broadened, embracing a more diverse industrial base that reflects the evolving character of the region. A notable aspect of Deseret is its enduring connection to the past, evident in the well-preserved pioneer-era architecture that still graces some of its streets, a quiet testament to the resilience and vision of those who first cultivated this arid domain.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Deseret, 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 Deseret and Davis County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Deseret 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 Deseret 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. |