La Verkin Utah Map
La Verkin, Utah — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of La Verkin, Washington County.
Interactive Map of La Verkin, Utah
| City | La Verkin |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 37.205138 |
| Longitude | -113.272158 |
| Population | 4,476 |
| Density | 125.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About La Verkin, Utah
La Verkin is a locality in Washington County, Utah, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,476. The population density is 125.3 people per km². La Verkin is located at 37.2051°N, 113.2722°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84774.
La Verkin sits at the mouth of a significant canyon, where the Virgin River carves its way through Washington County. It lies 14.0 miles east-north-east of Washington, UT (from Washington, UT: bearing 68°T), and is situated 2.3 miles north-north-east of Hurricane. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the vibrant green of irrigated fields spills onto the ochre and rust-colored slopes of the surrounding mesas, their flanks etched with the patient work of wind and water. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a shimmering silver in the breeze, line the riverbanks, providing a cool respite from the pervasive, high desert sun. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, a constant reminder of the ancient geological forces that shaped this place. Evenings bring a particular magic, as the setting sun ignites the western sky with hues of rose and violet, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch across the valley floor. This valley has long been a place of passage and sustenance, its fertile soil a prize for those who could harness the river's flow. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, established the foundations of La Verkin, their efforts painstakingly coaxing life from the arid earth. The local economy, once heavily reliant on farming and ranching, has broadened to include services supporting the growing population and the influx of tourists drawn to the nearby national parks and natural wonders. The distinctive character of La Verkin is not just in its dramatic topography but in the quiet resilience of its inhabitants, a community that understands the delicate balance between human endeavor and the untamed beauty of the desert.
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About This La Verkin Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of La Verkin, Utah with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 La Verkin and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for La Verkin is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct La Verkin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
