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Hanksville.

Its Census reference point is in Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins, within Colorado Plateaus. Torrey lies about 38.9 miles west of Hanksville by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Utah State Route 24 in Hanksville, Utah. The junction with UT-95 is behind the hills
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Utah State Route 24 in Hanksville, Utah. The junction with UT-95 is behind the hills

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THE SETTINGShale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYWayne County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Hanksville on the map

THE HANKSVILLE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins setting.

Hanksville town has 1.69 square miles of land in Wayne County. Its Census reference point is in Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins, within Colorado Plateaus.

Layered sedimentary rock forms mesas, benches, cliffs and deeply cut canyons. Pinyon-juniper woodland, oak and drier basin vegetation vary with elevation and the plateau's strongly contrasting terrain.

Regional context: Colorado Plateaus ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Hanksville and Wayne County

Hanksville is associated with Wayne County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Wayne County

Hanksville by land and water

The Census records 0.03 square miles of water within Hanksville, or 1.9% of its total area. It is 1.7 percentage points higher than the 0.2% recorded for Wayne County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Hanksville town has 98.1% of the land area of nearby Torrey town (1.72 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Hanksville land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Hanksville

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Hanksville. Check the Wayne County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins setting

Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins belongs to Colorado Plateaus. Is the parcel on a mesa top, bench or canyon side, and does the access route cross a major elevation break?

03

Check the route, beyond Torrey

Torrey is 38.9 miles west of the Hanksville reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Hanksville resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON HANKSVILLE

USGS National Map

Begin at 38.3720° N, 110.7135° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Hanksville ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Hanksville data

View Census information selected by this town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins

Explore the agency mapping behind the Colorado Plateaus context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Utah landowner resources

Utah water-right maps

Division of Water Rights mapping tools for researching water records.

Utah geologic hazards portal

UGS mapping that helps identify where additional geologic investigation may be useful.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Hanksville.

Torrey lies about 38.9 miles west of Hanksville by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Hanksville in context

NSEWTorrey · 38.9 miles1Teasdale · 41.6 miles2Bicknell · 45.1 miles3Lyman · 47.5 miles4Emery · 48 miles5Fremont · 49.1 miles6OUTER RING: 49.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Torrey38.9 mi · town
  2. 2
    Teasdale41.6 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Bicknell45.1 mi · town
  4. 4
    Lyman47.5 mi · town
  5. 5
    Emery48 mi · town
  6. 6
    Fremont49.1 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Utah; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Hanksville
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Hanksville?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Wayne County. Hanksville’s 1.69 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Hanksville property in Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins?+

No. Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Hanksville boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Torrey as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 38.9 miles west of Hanksville’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Hanksville?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Hanksville.
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