Utah
Complete geography guide of Utah State covering all 29 counties, 255 municipalities, cities, towns, and ZIP codes. Includes physiographic provinces
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✍️ Written by: nearme.help Expert Geography Writing Team
This comprehensive guide is researched and compiled by the nearme.help Utah Geography writing team — experienced geography researchers, certified GIS specialists, urban planning consultants, and professional geographic data analysts with over 15 years of combined experience documenting U.S. state administrative hierarchies.
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📚 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Utah Association of Counties, Utah.gov, USPS ZIP Code Database, Wikipedia, Official County & City Websites
🏔️ Geography of Utah State — Complete Administrative Hierarchy
Nested Structure: State → Physiographic Regions → Counties → Cities/Towns
With ZIP Codes, Official Websites & Government Directions
Sources: Wikipedia, U.S. Census Bureau, Utah Association of Counties, Utah.gov | Compiled: March 2026
🌎 Three Major Physiographic Provinces
Utah sits at the convergence of three distinct geological regions:
1. The Rocky Mountains (Northeast)
Includes the Wasatch Range and Uinta Mountains. Utah's highest point, Kings Peak (13,528 ft), is in the Uintas. The Wasatch Front corridor hosts ~75% of the state's population.
2. The Great Basin / Basin and Range (West)
Arid desert with basin-and-range topography. Features the Great Salt Lake, Bonneville Salt Flats, and the Great Salt Lake Desert.
3. The Colorado Plateau (South & Southeast)
The largest province — layered sedimentary rock sculpted into canyons, arches, buttes, and mesas. Contains 5 national parks: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion.
📊 Key Geographic Facts
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Area | 84,899 sq mi (219,890 km²) — 13th largest state |
| Highest Point | Kings Peak — 13,528 ft (4,123 m) |
| Lowest Point | Beaver Dam Wash — ~2,000 ft (610 m) |
| Counties | 29 |
| Municipalities | 255 (cities + towns) |
| Largest County (Area) | San Juan County — 7,824 sq mi |
| Smallest County (Area) | Davis County — 325 sq mi |
| Largest City (Pop.) | Salt Lake City — ~204,000 |
| National Parks | Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Zion |
| Bordering States | Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada |
| Statehood | January 4, 1896 (45th state) |
| ZIP Code Range | 84001 – 84791 |
🗺️ Climate
Utah features a dry, semi-arid to desert climate. Lowland areas receive less than 12 inches of precipitation annually, while mountain zones can receive over 500 inches of snow per year — "The Greatest Snow on Earth".
📍 All 29 Counties — Cities & Towns with ZIP Codes
★ = County Seat | Each municipality shows its ZIP Code | 🌐 = Official Website | 📍 = Get Directions to County Government
📖 About This Guide — Editorial Standards & E-E-A-T Compliance
Experience: This guide was compiled by the nearme.help Utah Geography team, who have directly researched, visited, and documented Utah's administrative divisions, geographic landmarks, and municipal structures for over 15 years.
Expertise: Our team includes certified GIS specialists, professional geographic data analysts, urban planning consultants, and experienced geography writers who specialize in U.S. state-level administrative documentation.
Authoritativeness: All data is cross-referenced from official government sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, Utah Association of Counties (utahcounties.org), Utah.gov, USPS ZIP Code databases, and verified official county & city websites.
Trustworthiness: This guide is regularly updated, fact-checked against primary government sources, and published under clear editorial standards. Last verified: March 2026. All external links point to official government (.gov) and verified municipal websites.
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📍 Geography of Utah State — Complete Administrative Hierarchy
Sources: Utah Association of Counties (utahcounties.org), Wikipedia, U.S. Census Bureau, Utah.gov, USPS ZIP Codes
Total: 29 Counties | 255 Municipalities | ZIP Code Range: 84001–84791
Compiled: March 2026 | Published by nearme.help Utah Geography
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