Torrey Utah Map

About Torrey, Utah

Torrey is a locality in Wayne County, Utah, United States. It is a small community with a population of 323. The population density is 74.6 people per km². Torrey is located at 38.2989°N, 111.4191°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84775.

Torrey unfolds against a backdrop of colossal, rust-colored cliffs that rise like ancient titans from the earth, their weathered faces etched with the stories of eons. It lies 99.2 miles east-north-east of Cedar City, UT (from Cedar City, UT: bearing 64°T), and is situated 37.9 miles north-north-east of Escalante. The air here, crisp and thin, carries the scent of juniper and sun-baked rock, a perfume unique to this high desert plateau. Below the towering ramparts, the landscape rolls into a more gentle, sagebrush-studded terrain, bisected by the sinuous ribbon of the Fremont River, its banks a verdant contrast to the surrounding arid beauty. Sunlight, when it breaks through the vast, often intensely blue sky, casts sharp shadows, defining the contours of the land with a stark, almost painterly precision. The silence here is profound, broken only by the whisper of the wind or the distant cry of a hawk circling overhead, a testament to the raw, untamed nature of this place. This is a land shaped by the relentless artistry of erosion, famously culminating in the dramatic formations of Capitol Reef National Park, a jewel that draws visitors from across the globe. Torrey, as the gateway to this natural wonder, hums with a quiet tourism economy, its small businesses catering to hikers, photographers, and stargazers drawn by the park's unparalleled vistas and the exceptionally dark night skies. Ranching, a tradition as old as the first settlers, still threads through the local character, its rhythms echoing in the occasional herd of cattle seen grazing in distant pastures. The history of this region is deeply entwined with the pioneers who sought sustenance and sanctuary in these rugged canyons, a legacy palpable in the resilient spirit of its inhabitants. Even in its relative isolation, Torrey possesses a distinct charm, a place where the grandeur of nature dictates the pace of life, and the vastness of the sky inspires a sense of awe.

About This Torrey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Torrey, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.298869, -111.419065. 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 Torrey and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Torrey includes the ZIP code (84775), telephone area code (801), county seat of Wayne County (Loa), and school district assignment (Wayne 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 Torrey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.