Junction Utah Map

About Junction, Utah

Junction is a locality in Piute County, Utah, United States. It is a small community with a population of 298. The population density is 8.9 people per km². Junction is located at 38.2375°N, 112.2199°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84740.

Junction rests in a broad, sun-drenched basin, a wide expanse of sagebrush and hardy grasses stretching towards distant, rugged mountains. It lies 60.0 miles north-east of Cedar City, UT (from Cedar City, UT: bearing 50°T), and is situated 23.0 miles east of Beaver. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of the desert, tinged with the faintest whisper of pine from the higher elevations. A scattering of cottonwoods, their leaves a vibrant green against the pale earth, cluster near the gentle flow of a small creek, its banks worn smooth by the passage of countless years. The sky above Junction is immense, a canvas of ever-shifting blues, and when the sun begins its descent, it paints the landscape in hues of ochre and rose, casting long, dramatic shadows that deepen the contours of the land. This quiet corner of Piute County, Junction, was once a stopping point for travelers and livestock moving through the region, a place where trails converged and weary souls found a moment's respite. Its history is tied to the ebb and flow of ranching and, for a time, mineral exploration, though the land itself remains the dominant force, dictating the pace of life. The economy here is still largely rooted in the soil, with cattle grazing on the open range and the cultivation of hardy crops in irrigated pockets. The distinctive character of Junction is its profound stillness, a sense that time moves at a different cadence, measured not by clocks but by the slow turning of seasons and the unwavering presence of the vast, silent mountains.

About This Junction Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Junction, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.237479, -112.219925. 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 Junction and Piute County.

Detailed location data for Junction includes the ZIP code (84740), telephone area code (801), county seat of Piute County (Junction), and school district assignment (Piute 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 Junction is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.