Jensen Utah Map

About Jensen, Utah

Jensen is a locality in Sevier County, Utah, United States. Jensen is located at 38.7236°N, 112.0985°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84035.

Jensen lies at the edge of a high desert landscape, a place where the earth itself seems to hold its breath under a vast, indifferent sky. It lies 89.2 miles north-east of Cedar City, UT (from Cedar City, UT: bearing 36°T), and is situated 3.5 miles south-south-west of Richfield. Red rock formations, weathered into abstract sculptures by millennia of wind and water, rise from the ochre-colored plains, their surfaces catching the sunlight in a thousand subtle shades. The air here is dry and carries the scent of sagebrush and sun-baked earth, a fragrance that seems to penetrate everything. Cottonwood trees, their leaves rustling like secrets in the infrequent breeze, offer the only significant break in the arid expanse, their green a startling contrast to the surrounding muted tones. The distant mountains, a hazy blue on the horizon, serve as a constant reminder of the sheer scale of this terrain, a land that feels both ancient and perpetually new. The history of Jensen is deeply entwined with the resources and challenges of this rugged country, a story of resilience and adaptation. For generations, the land has supported a modest agricultural economy, with ranchers and farmers coaxing life from the soil where possible, often relying on irrigation drawn from the nearby Green River. This waterway, a ribbon of life through the arid land, has been the lifeblood of Jensen, shaping its development and providing a vital corridor for both nature and human endeavor. The echoes of early settlers, their hopes and struggles etched into the very character of this place, can still be felt in the quiet persistence of its residents. While not a hub of industry, Jensen's economy is sustained by a blend of agriculture and a growing appreciation for its natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek the stark grandeur of the surrounding canyons and the clear, star-filled nights.

About This Jensen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jensen, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.72358, -112.098538. 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 Jensen and Sevier County.

Detailed location data for Jensen includes the ZIP code (84010), telephone area code (801, 385), county seat of Sevier County (Richfield), and school district assignment (Uintah 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 Jensen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.