Draper Utah Map
Draper, 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 Draper, Salt Lake County.
Interactive Map of Draper, Utah
| City | Draper |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 40.524671 |
| Longitude | -111.863823 |
| Population | 50,278 |
| Density | 683.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Draper, Utah
Draper is a locality in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 50,278. The population density is 683.2 people per km². Draper is located at 40.5247°N, 111.8638°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84020.
Draper sits at the edge of a vast, sweeping valley, its western flanks gradually yielding to the imposing, jagged peaks of the Wasatch Mountains. It lies 3.1 miles south-south-west of Sandy, UT (from Sandy, UT: bearing 205°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-east of West Jordan. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crisp, dry scent, tinged with the wild sagebrush that carpets the foothills, and the light, as it begins its descent, paints the mountains in hues of rose and dusky purple. Red-rock outcrops, weathered by millennia of wind and sun, punctuate the landscape, hinting at the ancient forces that shaped this place, while the broad, open sky above promises an expansive, almost boundless horizon. The very texture of the land, a blend of firm, sun-baked earth and scattered, resilient scrub, speaks of endurance, of a place that has held its ground against the elements. This is a place where the echoes of pioneering spirit still resonate, a history forged by hardy settlers who saw opportunity in this arid expanse. Draper’s economy, once rooted in agriculture and ranching, has blossomed into a vibrant mix of technology, commerce, and a growing service sector, drawing people who appreciate the blend of natural beauty and modern convenience. The legacy of those early days can still be glimpsed in the enduring character of its neighborhoods, where families have put down roots, and in the ongoing dedication to preserving the open spaces that define Draper’s unique charm. The nearby Jordan River, a ribbon of life winding through the valley floor, offers a quiet counterpoint to the rugged grandeur of the mountains, a place for reflection and a gentle reminder of the water that sustains it all.
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About This Draper Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Draper, 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 Draper and Salt Lake County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Draper 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 Draper 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. |
