Green River Utah Map

About Green River, Utah

Green River is a locality in Emery County, Utah, United States. It is a small community with a population of 720. The population density is 11.4 people per km². Green River is located at 38.9952°N, 110.1618°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84525.

Green River unfolds in a vast, sun-baked basin where the earth itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 86.6 miles west of Grand Junction, CO (from Grand Junction, CO: bearing 267°T), and is situated 44.0 miles north-west of Moab. The Colorado River, a ribbon of life in this arid expanse, carves a path through sandstone cliffs that glow ochre and rose in the perpetual light. Low-slung buildings, painted in muted desert tones, huddle against the immensity of the sky, their rooftops often catching the wind that whispers across the scrubland. The air here carries a dry, mineral scent, and the silence is profound, broken only by the distant rumble of a passing truck or the cry of a hawk circling overhead. Evenings bring a peculiar magic, as the setting sun bleeds across the horizon, casting long, theatrical shadows and painting the stark landscape in shades of violet and deep indigo, transforming the ordinary into something almost ethereal. The story of Green River is deeply entwined with the very waters that give it its name, a crucial crossing point for pioneers and travelers on their westward journeys. For decades, the economy was largely shaped by agriculture, particularly melons and other hardy crops that could withstand the challenging climate, their sweetness a testament to the fertile riverbanks. Later, the discovery of minerals and the advent of the railroad brought a different kind of prosperity, a more robust, industrial hum that still resonates in the town's character. Today, Green River serves as a gateway to adventure, a launching point for expeditions into the wild canyons of nearby Dinosaur National Monument and Arches National Park, drawing a steady stream of explorers seeking the raw beauty of Utah’s red rock country. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a steady, resilient cadence that has persisted through boom and quietude.

About This Green River Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Green River, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.99525, -110.161804. 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 Green River and Emery County.

Detailed location data for Green River includes the ZIP code (84525), 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 Green River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.