Midvale Utah Map

About Midvale, Utah

Midvale is a locality in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 35,989. The population density is 2340.8 people per km². Midvale is located at 40.6111°N, 111.8999°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84047.

Midvale breathes in the wide expanse of the Salt Lake Valley, a place where the Wasatch Mountains rise with a grandeur that stills the air, their jagged peaks often dusted with a stark white against the impossibly blue Utah sky. It lies 2.1 miles east of West Jordan, UT (from West Jordan, UT: bearing 87°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-east of West Valley City. The land here is a study in subtle shifts of ochre and sage, a dry, resilient beauty that speaks of infrequent rain and long, sun-drenched days. Creeks, often reduced to silver threads in the summer heat, wind their way through the terrain, remnants of a time when water was more generous, feeding the hardy scrub oak and the occasional cottonwood that offers a splash of vibrant green. The character of Midvale is one of quiet persistence, a community that has learned to thrive under a sun that can be both a blessing and a challenge, its streets laid out with a practical order that reflects the methodical spirit of its people. The history of Midvale is deeply entwined with the arid soil and the precious resources it holds, a legacy that began with the early settlers drawn by the promise of agriculture and later, by the rich veins of minerals that pulsed beneath the mountains. For generations, mining was the lifeblood of this region, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of ore carts echoing through the canyons, shaping not only the landscape but the very character of the people who called Midvale home. While the great mines have long since fallen silent, their stories linger in the weathered facades of older buildings and the collective memory of the town. Today, the economy of Midvale has broadened, embracing a diverse range of industries, from manufacturing to technology, yet the echoes of its mining past remain a distinctive marker, a reminder of the grit and determination that forged this place into what it is today, a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather, a foundation upon which the present is built.

About This Midvale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Midvale, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.611059, -111.899935. 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 Midvale and Salt Lake County.

Detailed location data for Midvale includes the ZIP code (84047), telephone area code (801, 385), county seat of Salt Lake County (Salt Lake City), and school district assignment (Canyons 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 Midvale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.