Riverton Utah Map

About Riverton, Utah

Riverton is a locality in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 45,457. The population density is 1376.7 people per km². Riverton is located at 40.5219°N, 111.9391°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84065.

Riverton unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate hand of water and sky. It lies 2.8 miles south of South Jordan, UT (from South Jordan, UT: bearing 190°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south of West Jordan. Here, the eastern horizon is a grand, unbroken sweep of the Wasatch Mountains, their jagged peaks often softened by the haze of distance or sharp-edged against an impossibly blue afternoon. The terrain itself, a gentle descent from those formidable heights, carries the subtle imprint of ancient alluvial fans, a geography that dictates drainage and whispers of a time when meltwater rushed with more urgency. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a constant, rustling murmur, line the canals and the banks of the Jordan River, their roots anchoring them firmly in soil that, even in the dry heat of a Utah summer, retains a memory of moisture. The air, particularly as the sun begins its descent, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of irrigated alfalfa fields and the dusty perfume of sagebrush. The history of Riverton is intrinsically linked to its water sources, a lifeblood that allowed for agriculture to take root and flourish in this arid basin. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land sustained by the Jordan River and a network of canals, established a community built on the back of farming and ranching. This heritage is still visible in the expansive lots, the mature trees, and the enduring agricultural businesses that continue to operate, providing a stable, if not booming, local economy. While the character of Riverton has undeniably shifted with the influx of suburban growth, the underlying rhythm of its days still echoes the slow turn of seasons and the patient tending of the land. The Jordan River, though no longer the primary source of sustenance for most residents, remains a vital green artery, a place for quiet contemplation or a brisk walk, its waters reflecting the ever-changing Utah sky.

About This Riverton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Riverton, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.521893, -111.939102. 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 Riverton and Salt Lake County.

Detailed location data for Riverton includes the ZIP code (84065), telephone area code (801, 385), county seat of Salt Lake County (Salt Lake City), and school district assignment (Jordan 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 Riverton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.