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Moab Utah Map

Explore Moab, 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.

Interactive Map of Moab, Utah

How to Use This Moab, Utah Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Moab, 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 Moab.

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	Moab
State	Utah (UT)
County	Grand County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	38.573316
Longitude	-109.54984
Population	5,366
Density	432.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	84532
Area Code	801, 385
County Seat	Moab
School District	Grand School District

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About Moab, Utah

Moab is a locality in Grand County, Utah, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,366. The population density is 432.0 people per km². Moab is located at 38.5733°N, 109.5498°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Moab is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 84532.

Moab occupies a stark, sun-drenched expanse where the earth reveals its ancient, layered bones in vibrant shades of rust and ochre. It lies 59.9 miles southwest of Fruita, CO (from Fruita, CO: bearing 228°T), and is situated 49.8 miles north-northwest of Monticello. The landscape surrounding Moab is defined by the persistent flow of Mill Creek, which cuts through the arid terrain, providing a vital ribbon of moisture that sustains the local flora. To the east, the La Sal Mountains rise with a cool, snow-dusted authority, offering a visual counterpoint to the heat that radiates from the low-lying plains. Nearby, the jagged openings of Grandstaff Canyon invite the eye into deep, shadowy recesses, while Jackson Reservoir sits quietly as a reflective pause in the dry, sprawling desert environment.

Pioneer settlers first arrived in the region to establish a foothold, drawn by the promise of the fertile ground along the water. The early history of Moab was shaped by the arduous efforts of those who sought to cultivate the sparse soil, turning the rugged basin into a place of sustenance through irrigation and grit. Over the decades, the settlement evolved from a remote outpost into a point of connection for travelers crossing the demanding terrain. The Manti-La Sal National Forest serves as a reminder of the vast, protected expanses that have buffered Moab from the encroaching pace of the modern world, preserving a sense of isolation that remains deeply ingrained in the local character.

Development in Moab has transitioned from a reliance on the earth’s mineral resources to a modern economy centered on the appreciation of the rugged outdoors. Infrastructure now supports a steady influx of visitors who utilize the Moab Slickrock Trail to navigate the undulating, stone-heavy terrain that characterizes the region. While the economy is propelled by tourism and specialized recreation, the daily life of Moab remains grounded in a quiet, industrious rhythm that mirrors the slow weathering of the surrounding rock. Education and local services are maintained with a focus on regional sustainability, ensuring that the necessary infrastructure supports both the permanent residents and the seasonal flow of those drawn to the singular geology of the area.

Cultural life in Moab finds its expression in an annual cycle of events that celebrate the intensity of the desert environment and the resilience of its inhabitants. Residents often gather for festivals that honor the unique intersection of desert ecology and human endeavor, often highlighting the artistry of those who find inspiration in the harsh, beautiful light of the high desert. While the area does not host major professional sports franchises, the spirit of physical challenge is constant, as individuals test their endurance against the demanding trails and the verticality of the landscape. The atmosphere of Moab is marked by a profound silence that settles over the plains at dusk, a time when the colors of the earth deepen and the air turns crisp, grounding the spirit in the enduring, geologic scale of the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Utah Burr (Public Artwork) — 0.0 mi, 176° S
Manti-La Sal National Forest (National Forest) — 0.1 mi, 002° N · 1.3M acres
Bark Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 168° S
Farmstead History (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 267° W
Slickrock Cinemas 3 (Cinema) — 0.6 mi, 188° S
Rotary Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 130° SE
Behind The Rocks Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 0.9 mi, 224° SW
Tipover Challenge (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 027° NE
Colorado River (Wild & Scenic River) — 1.1 mi, 269° W · 41k acres
The Staircase (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 040° NE
Lion's Back Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 1.2 mi, 070° E
Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 1.2 mi, 239° SW · 14k acres
Escalator (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 023° NE
Negro Bill Canyon Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 1.3 mi, 046° NE · 7,563 acres
Hell's Revenge (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 085° E
Matheson Wetlands State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 299° NW
Highway 279 / Shafer Basin / Long Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 1.6 mi, 268° W
Arches National Park (National Park) — 2.3 mi, 343° N · 88k acres
Moonflower Canyon Rock Art Panel (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 237° SW
Potash Road Dinosaur Tracks and Petroglyphs (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 229° SW
Bears Ears National Monument (National Monument) — 8.3 mi, 209° SW · 1.8M acres
Canyonlands National Park (National Park) — 12.8 mi, 249° W · 334k acres
Dewey Suspension Bridge (Monument) — 21.2 mi, 039° NE
Denis Julien Inscription (Monument) — 23.5 mi, 268° W
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 62.8 mi, 058° NE
Aspen Photo Art Gallery of Fine Art Photography (Gallery) — 63.1 mi, 057° NE
Eureka! McConnell Science Museum (Museum) — 63.8 mi, 056° NE
Robinson Theatre (Theatre) — 64.0 mi, 057° NE
Carl's Critter Garden (Museum) — 64.3 mi, 258° W
Blue Pig (Gallery) — 74.4 mi, 060° NE

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