Erda Utah Map

About Erda, Utah

Erda is a locality in Tooele County, Utah, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,881. The population density is 31.7 people per km². Erda is located at 40.6127°N, 112.3044°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84029.

Erda lies beneath a sky that often stretches, impossibly vast, across the northern reach of Tooele Valley. It lies 5.7 miles north of Tooele, UT (from Tooele, UT: bearing 357°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east of Grantsville. The land itself is a study in muted tones: sagebrush clings tenaciously to the dry, rolling hills, their dusty green a stark contrast to the pale, sun-bleached grasses that whisper secrets on the breeze. Farther out, the Great Salt Lake Desert shimmers on the horizon, a mirage of distant water and unending possibility, while the distant Wasatch Mountains etch a formidable, jagged line against the cerulean expanse. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the faint mineral tang of the earth, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that seem to pool in the hollows of the terrain. Historically, Erda's story is tied to the agricultural pulse of the valley, a place where diligent hands coaxed life from the arid soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground and open spaces, established farms that became the bedrock of the local economy, their fields a patchwork of crops stretching towards the mountains. While the agricultural roots run deep, the presence of nearby military installations and industrial facilities has also shaped Erda, creating a complex tapestry of livelihoods. The rhythm of life here is one of patient endurance and quiet resilience, a testament to a community that has learned to thrive in a landscape that demands respect and offers its own unique, austere beauty in return.

About This Erda Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Erda, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.612722, -112.304392. 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 Erda and Tooele County.

Detailed location data for Erda includes the ZIP code (84074), telephone area code (801, 385), county seat of Tooele County (Tooele), and school district assignment (Tooele 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 Erda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.