Layton Utah Map

About Layton, Utah

Layton is a locality in Davis County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 83,286. The population density is 1412.0 people per km². Layton is located at 41.0602°N, 111.9711°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84041.

Layton unfurls against a canvas of ochre earth and sky, a place where the Wasatch Mountains rise like ancient, slumbering giants to the east, their craggy faces catching the last embers of daylight. It lies 2.4 miles north-west of Kaysville, UT (from Kaysville, UT: bearing 316°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-south-east of Roy. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent of sagebrush and sun-baked soil, a characteristic perfume of the high desert fringe. Streets that are wide and orderly, a testament to planned growth, are lined with hardy trees that offer meager shade, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper in the persistent breeze. The landscape is a study in subtle gradients, a gradual ascent from the flatter plains towards the foothills, where residential neighborhoods begin to climb, their rooftops a scattering of muted colors against the deepening blue of the evening. The story of Layton is one of agricultural roots, a community that once thrived on the fertile ground, its prosperity once tied to the bounty of the land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of irrigation and open space, laid the foundations for what would become a significant hub along the Wasatch Front. Today, that agricultural heritage, though less dominant, still whispers in the names of streets and the remnants of farmsteads, a quiet echo of a bygone era. The local economy has diversified, embracing commerce and industry, but a certain grounded practicality persists, a reflection of the region's pioneering spirit. Distinctive to Layton is its role as a vital crossroads, a place where people connect, a testament to its enduring accessibility and the subtle, steady pulse of daily life that beats from the valley floor to the mountain's edge.

About This Layton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Layton, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.060222, -111.971053. 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 Layton and Davis County.

Detailed location data for Layton includes the ZIP code (84041), telephone area code (801, 385), county seat of Davis County (Farmington), and school district assignment (Davis 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 Layton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.