Oljato-Monument Valley, 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 Oljato-Monument Valley, San Juan County.
| City | Oljato-Monument Valley |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | San Juan |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 37.004509 |
| Longitude | -110.173244 |
| Population | 676 |
| Density | 9.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Oljato-Monument Valley is a locality in San Juan County, Utah, United States. It is a small community with a population of 676. The population density is 9.1 people per km². Oljato-Monument Valley is located at 37.0045°N, 110.1732°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84536.
Oljato-Monument Valley rises from the high desert floor, a landscape sculpted by wind and water into monumental sandstone formations that pierce the vast, cerulean sky. It lies 109.7 miles west of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 281°T), and is situated 19.6 miles north-north-east of Kayenta. Here, the earth is a palette of rust and ochre, punctuated by hardy sagebrush and the resilient green of juniper, all bathed in a light that shifts from the sharp brilliance of midday to the soft, fiery glow of dusk. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, a testament to eons of geological artistry. The silence is profound, broken only by the whisper of the wind across the open expanse, a sound that seems to echo the very stillness of time. The history of Oljato-Monument Valley is deeply intertwined with the Navajo people, whose ancestral lands this place has been for generations, a spiritual and cultural heartland. For them, these towering buttes and spires are not mere geological curiosities but sacred entities, imbued with stories and ancient wisdom. The local economy, though modest, draws sustenance from this unique heritage and landscape, with tourism playing a significant role, drawing visitors eager to witness the iconic vistas and experience the profound sense of place. Traditional crafts, particularly weaving and silversmithing, continue to be practiced, offering a tangible link to the past and a vital part of the community's identity. The rhythm of life in Oljato-Monument Valley moves to a different cadence, one dictated by the sun and the seasons, a quiet persistence that mirrors the enduring strength of the land itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oljato-Monument Valley, 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 Oljato-Monument Valley and San Juan County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Oljato-Monument Valley 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 Oljato-Monument Valley 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. |