Washington County Map, Utah
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Washington County, Utah
Red rocks and blue skies define Washington County. This southwestern corner of Utah is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the American West. Zion National Park draws millions of visitors each year with its soaring cliffs and narrow canyons.
St. George, the county seat, has become a retirement hotspot thanks to its warm climate. Hikers, rock climbers, and mountain bikers flock to the area. The Virgin River carves its way through the desert. Despite the arid environment, agriculture thrives in pockets of fertile land.
Native American history runs deep in these canyons. Petroglyphs offer glimpses into ancient cultures. Washington County is a mix of small towns and growing cities. It’s where natural beauty meets the new West.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Washington County |
| County Seat | St. George |
| Population | Approximately 210,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | St. George, Hurricane, Washington, Ivins, Santa Clara, Springdale |
| Interstates and Highways | I-15, UT-9, UT-18, UT-59 |
| FIPS Code | 49-053 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,430 sq mi (Land: 2,426 sq mi; Water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Iron County (North), Kane County (East), Mohave County, Arizona (South), Lincoln County, Nevada (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
| State | Utah |
| Coordinates | 37.1788° N, 113.4646° W |
| Etymology | Named after George Washington, the first President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve |
| Website | Washington County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Washington County Topographic Map
Washington County is where Utah turns red and rugged. The landscape shifts from desert basins to cliffs and mesas. Zion National Park sits right in the middle of it all (but in the eastern section). Elevation changes are extreme, but the scenery never lets up.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Washington County Road Map
I-15 slices straight through the county from northwest to southeast. It passes St. George, which has grown fast in recent years. Though the freeway is the backbone, smaller highways wind off toward parks and red rock plateaus. Zoom in on our road map below.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Washington County Satellite Map
From above, Washington County is all bold colors and broken terrain. Rusty reds, deep browns, and tan cliffs dominate. St. George stands out in the south. Zion’s striped canyons are unmistakable, even from high above. Most of the county looks dry, but not empty.
OUTLINE MAP
Washington County Blank Map
The county shape is blocky and filled with right angles. Its southern edge borders Arizona. Whereas it borders Nevada to the west. It’s one of Utah’s largest counties by area.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 4 neighboring counties of Washington County:
Utah County Map
Utah’s 29 counties are unique in their own way. One glows with red rock, another chills beneath snowy peaks. Lava fields, salt flats, deep canyons. Every county has a different story to tell.