Highland Utah Map
Explore Highland, Utah, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Highland, Utah
| City | Highland |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Utah County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 40.427549 |
| Longitude | -111.795695 |
| Population | 19,348 |
| Density | 858.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 84044, 84003 |
| Area Code | 801, 385 |
| County Seat | Provo |
| School District | Alpine School District |
About Highland, Utah
Highland is a locality in Utah County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 19,348. The population density is 858.3 people per km². Highland is located at 40.4275°N, 111.7957°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Highland is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 84044, 84003.Highland anchors itself to the base of the landscape where the Dry Creek flows with a persistent, quiet resolve. The terrain surrounding Highland offers a distinct clarity, defined by the proximity of Fort Canyon and the expansive presence of the Wasatch Range looming ten miles to the east. Residents often gather at Peterson Park, a patch of land that holds the light of late afternoon in a way that turns the grass a deep, burnished copper. Nephs Lake sits just two miles away, offering a still reflection of the sky that contrasts with the rugged, vertical ambition of the distant peaks. The air here carries a thin, crisp quality, suggesting the proximity of higher elevations and the unyielding nature of the high desert.
Highland emerged from the efforts of early settlers who recognized the potential in the fertile soil and the steady supply of water provided by local drainage. Agriculture once dominated the local economy, though Highland has since transitioned into a place defined more by residential growth and service-oriented industry. The rhythm of daily commerce remains steady, moving with the deliberate pace of a population that values the maintenance of its quiet, suburban character. Small businesses and professional services form the backbone of the local industry, drawing strength from the regional stability of the Wasatch Front. History is not merely a record here but a living influence, seen in the way the streets follow the contours of the original land grants and irrigation paths.
Highland maintains a cultural character defined by a commitment to family life and an appreciation for the natural world that presses against its borders. The community celebrates its heritage through local events that bring neighbors together under the wide, unobstructed sky. For those seeking the solitude of the outdoors, the Indian Trail provides a path through the wilderness, while the sound of falling water at Scout Falls draws the adventurous seven miles away from the quiet of the residential streets. The town has been home to notable figures, including the professional football player Chad Lewis, whose presence reflects the grounded, hardworking spirit found in many who settle here. Life in Highland moves with a predictable, steady grace, where the transition from day to dusk is marked by the lengthening shadows cast by the mountains toward the valley floor.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Highland Glen (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 146° SE
- Spring Creek (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 212° SW
- Uinta National Forest (National Forest) — 1.4 mi, 079° E · 878k acres
- Beacon Hills Conservation Easement (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 357° N
- Fort Mountainville (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 028° NE
- Site of Two Alpine Churches (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 028° NE
- Lone Peak Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 2.3 mi, 074° E · 31k acres
- In Memory of the Pioneers of Alpine (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 026° NE
- AlphaGraphics Lehi (Public Artwork) — 3.3 mi, 221° SW
- EVEREST Learning and Art Center of TURN Community Services (Arts Centre) — 3.4 mi, 178° S
- Christ Fellowship Utah (Cinema) — 3.5 mi, 185° S
- The Devil's Eye (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 067° NE
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument (National Monument) — 4.3 mi, 082° E · 250 acres
- Wasatch National Forest (National Forest) — 4.6 mi, 359° N · 914k acres
- Mammoth Screen Theater (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 267° W
- The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 159° S
- Potato Hollow Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.1 mi, 326° NW
- Pioneer Museum (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 146° SE
- Mount Timpanogos Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 5.5 mi, 095° E · 11k acres
- Sorensen Home Museum (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 331° NW
- Forest Amphitheater (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 079° E
- EECO Voyager (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 324° NW
- Aquarium Fin/Wave (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 325° NW
- Lower Bells Canyon Waterfall (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 008° N
- Garden Park (Arts Centre) — 10.2 mi, 151° SE
- Utah Arts Alliance (Gallery) — 10.5 mi, 331° NW
- Wasatch Mountain State Park (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 082° E
- Deer Creek State Park (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 095° E
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About This Highland Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Highland, Utah. Coordinates: 40.427549, -111.795695. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Highland includes the ZIP code (84044, 84003), telephone area code (801, 385), county seat of Utah County (Provo), and school district assignment (Alpine School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
