Kanarraville Utah Map

About Kanarraville, Utah

Kanarraville is a locality in Iron County, Utah, United States. It is a small community with a population of 257. The population density is 263.7 people per km². Kanarraville is located at 37.5389°N, 113.1841°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84742.

Kanarraville rests in a folded corner of Iron County, where the earth itself seems to exhale a dry, ochre dust. It lies 11.7 miles south-west of Cedar City, UT (from Cedar City, UT: bearing 215°T), and is situated 18.4 miles south-south-west of Enoch. The landscape here is a study in muted tones, a palette of ruddy sandstone and pale, sage-green scrub that climbs the shoulders of the surrounding mountains. Canyons, deep-cut and shadowed, form the western boundary, their sheer walls catching the late afternoon sun in a way that suggests a lingering, ancient warmth. The air, even in the full heat of summer, carries a faint, mineral tang, a whisper of the rock and soil that define this place. The Virgin River, a ribbon of muted silver in the distance, offers a subtle counterpoint to the arid grandeur, its presence felt more than seen in the persistent green of its riparian fringe. The founding of Kanarraville is tied to the hardy souls who sought to tame this rugged terrain, their efforts etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of a place that has always lived by its own quiet industry. Originally settled by Latter-day Saints, the community’s early life was shaped by the demanding rhythm of farming and ranching, a legacy that still echoes in the careful stewardship of the land. While mining once pulsed through the broader region, Kanarraville itself has maintained a more pastoral character, its economy now subtly shifting towards tourism drawn by the allure of its natural wonders, most notably the breathtaking Kanarra Creek Canyon, a place of narrow passages and hidden waterfalls. The distinctive red rock formations, sculpted by millennia of wind and water, draw visitors who walk the trails, their footsteps a soft percussion on the dry earth, a gentle reminder of the enduring beauty that defines this corner of southern Utah.

About This Kanarraville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kanarraville, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.538868, -113.184117. 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 Kanarraville and Iron County.

Detailed location data for Kanarraville includes the ZIP code (84742), telephone area code (801), county seat of Iron County (Parowan), and school district assignment (Iron 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 Kanarraville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.