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South Salt Lake Utah Map

Explore South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake, Utah

How to Use This South Salt Lake, Utah Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake.

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	South Salt Lake
State	Utah (UT)
County	Salt Lake County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	40.705647
Longitude	-111.898621
Population	26,777
Density	1489.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	84115, 84119
Area Code	801, 385
County Seat	Salt Lake City
School District	Granite School District

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About South Salt Lake, Utah

South Salt Lake is a locality in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 26,777. The population density is 1489.3 people per km². South Salt Lake is located at 40.7056°N, 111.8986°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. South Salt Lake is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 84115, 84119.

South Salt Lake spans a broad, level expanse of the valley floor where the quality of light at dusk often turns the sky a bruised, metallic violet. It lies 2.3 miles north-northwest of Millcreek, UT (from Millcreek, UT: bearing 343°T), and is situated 2.9 miles south of Salt Lake City. The land here remains largely defined by its flat, utilitarian topography, providing a clear view of the distant, jagged silhouette of the Wasatch Range on the eastern horizon. Gentle breezes frequently carry the scent of dry earth across the open plains, grounding the atmosphere in a quiet, arid stillness. Those who walk the paths near South Salt Lake Lions Park observe how the changing seasons shift the color of the grasses from vibrant spring green to a muted, sun-bleached tan. Mill Creek moves with a steady, deliberate pace through the lower reaches of the landscape, serving as a reminder of the water that sustains this interior basin.

Industrial roots run deep in South Salt Lake, where the rhythm of the work day is dictated by a long history of manufacturing and logistics. Small businesses and creative workshops now occupy spaces that once hummed with the steady labor of early twentieth-century industry, repurposing brick and steel for modern enterprise. The local economy thrives on this transition, blending a heritage of hard-handed production with a burgeoning interest in neighborhood-scale commerce. While the urban grid remains strictly organized, the internal life of the district feels industrious and perpetually in motion. Even as the economy evolves, the sturdy architecture of the past provides a firm foundation for the diverse enterprises that populate these streets today.

Cultural character in South Salt Lake arises from a blend of working-class resilience and a communal focus on shared public spaces. Residents gather frequently at South Salt Lake Lions Park, a central point that anchors the social life of the neighborhood amidst the surrounding bustle. The proximity to City Creek Canyon offers a quiet escape for those seeking the solitude of the higher elevations, though many find beauty in the stark, industrial geometry of the valley floor itself. Notable figures such as the influential artist and educator Maynard Dixon spent time within the broader region, leaving an impression of the high, clear western light that still defines the area. Local events often center on celebrating this distinct identity, fostering a sense of belonging that persists despite the rapid changes of the modern era.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Material Gallery (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 072° E
Chinese Gate (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 137° SE
Fitts Community Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 093° E
Studio de Verre (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 013° N
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 138° SE
Redwood Center & Pool (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 270° W
Carlisle Family Monument (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 223° SW
Meadowbrook Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 213° SW
Seiter Art Gallery & Studio (Gallery) — 1.9 mi, 168° S
Cinemark Sugar House Movies 10 (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 062° NE
Arlette Day Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.9 mi, 169° S
Joe Hill (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 062° NE
The Chase Mill (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 026° NE
Murray Theater (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 169° S
Carousel (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 025° NE
Museum of Utah Folk Art (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 025° NE
SpyHop (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 001° N
Alder Amphitheater (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 226° SW
Brewvies Cinema Pub (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 002° N
Trolley History Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 021° N
Mercer Park Fountain (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 017° N
Salt Lake Art Museum (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 014° N
Wasatch National Forest (National Forest) — 4.2 mi, 329° NW · 914k acres
Utah State Fair Park (State Park) — 4.7 mi, 346° N
Pioneer Trail State Park (State Park) — 5.0 mi, 051° NE
Red Butte Canyon Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 5.9 mi, 045° NE
Mount Olympus Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 6.1 mi, 121° SE · 15k acres
Twin Peaks Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 8.8 mi, 138° SE · 11k acres
Uinta National Forest (National Forest) — 14.3 mi, 154° SE · 878k acres

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