South Salt Lake Utah Map

About South Salt Lake, Utah

South Salt Lake is a locality in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 26,352. The population density is 1461.7 people per km². South Salt Lake is located at 40.7188°N, 111.8883°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84119.

South Salt Lake lies at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, a place where the arid plains begin their gentle ascent towards rugged peaks. It lies 2.3 miles north-north-west of Millcreek, UT (from Millcreek, UT: bearing 343°T), and is situated 2.9 miles south of Salt Lake City. The air here carries a faint, dry sweetness, a whisper of sagebrush and sun-baked earth that settles on everything. Vast, open skies dominate the horizon, their blue so profound it feels like a physical presence, especially in the late afternoon when the light softens and casts long, stretching shadows across the asphalt and the low-slung buildings. This is a landscape defined by its proximity to the mountains, their imposing presence a constant backdrop, and by the wide, flat expanse that rolls out before them, a canvas for the restless energy of human endeavor. The history of South Salt Lake is a story etched in the grit of industry and the sweat of those who built it. Once a vital hub for transportation and manufacturing, its legacy is tied to the railroad lines that once crisscrossed its terrain and the factories that hummed with activity. Today, the echoes of that industrial past can still be felt, though the economy has diversified, embracing a blend of commercial enterprises and a growing residential character. The Jordan River, a ribbon of life through this dry land, flows nearby, a constant, quiet presence that has witnessed generations of change, from early agricultural endeavors to the bustling thoroughfares that now define South Salt Lake.

About This South Salt Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Salt Lake, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.718835, -111.888269. 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 South Salt Lake and Salt Lake County.

Detailed location data for South Salt Lake includes the ZIP code (84115), telephone area code (801, 385), county seat of Salt Lake County (Salt Lake City), and school district assignment (Granite 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 South Salt Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.