Explore Layton, Utah, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Layton, Utah. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Utah or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Layton.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Layton |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Davis County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 41.077423 |
| Longitude | -111.960727 |
| Population | 81,773 |
| Density | 1403.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 84041, 84040 |
| Area Code | 801, 385 |
| County Seat | Farmington |
| School District | Davis School District |
Layton possesses a character defined by the quiet persistence of the high desert, where the air holds a thin, crystalline clarity that sharpens the edges of every silhouette. It lies 2.4 miles northwest of Kaysville, UT (from Kaysville, UT: bearing 316°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-southeast of Roy. The Kays Creek winds through the landscape like a silver thread, carving a path through the earth that provides a subtle, rhythmic pulse to the local terrain. While the jagged peaks of the Wasatch Range remain distant on the horizon, their imposing presence anchors the sky, casting long, violet shadows across the plains as the afternoon sun begins its descent. Within this expanse, the verdant foliage of Layton Commons Park offers a deliberate pause in the topography, providing a shaded sanctuary where the ground remains cool even when the heat of the summer sun bears down upon the open fields.
Pioneers arrived here with the intention of turning the arid soil into a place of sustenance, applying a rigorous geometric order to the landscape that still dictates the layout of the streets today. Layton emerged from these early agricultural efforts, slowly transforming from a collection of modest homesteads into a more structured settlement as the nineteenth century progressed. The development of the area mirrored the broader patterns of expansion across the region, yet Layton maintained a distinct sense of self, built upon the labor of those who dug irrigation ditches and planted orchards in the stubborn dirt. This historical commitment to resilience remains evident in the way the local grid maintains its alignment, a testament to the early settlers who saw potential in the quiet, dusty expanse.
Economic vitality in Layton now flows from a diverse array of sectors, moving far beyond the original reliance on farming to embrace a modern, interconnected industrial base. The proximity to major military and aerospace facilities has long influenced the local workforce, providing a steady stream of professional opportunities that keep the economy tethered to technological progress. Infrastructure supports this growth through a network of highways and transit corridors, ensuring that the movement of people and goods remains fluid across the basin. While higher education is primarily served by regional institutions that draw students from across the surrounding districts, the focus remains on equipping the workforce with the specialized technical skills necessary to thrive in an evolving, globalized landscape.
Cultural life in Layton finds its expression in community-centered gatherings that celebrate the changing seasons and the simple joys of public assembly. The calendar is marked by annual festivals that bring neighbors together in the open air, fostering a social cohesion that feels both intentional and unforced. While professional sports remain a spectacle enjoyed from a distance, the local spirit is deeply invested in the collective experience of high school athletics, which draw large crowds and serve as a focal point for civic pride. Those seeking a connection to the natural world often venture toward the rugged terrain of Adams Canyon or spend a quiet afternoon observing the stillness of the Adams Reservoir, finding in these places a necessary reprieve from the pace of contemporary life.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Layton, Utah. Coordinates: 41.077423, -111.960727. 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 Layton includes the ZIP code (84041, 84040), telephone area code (801, 385), county seat of Davis County (Farmington), and school district assignment (Davis School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |