Draper lies roughly midway between Salt Lake City and Provo. Draper is bordered by Riverton and Bluffdale to the west, South Jordan to the northwest, Sandy to the north, Alpine to the southeast, Highland to the south, and Lehi to the southwest.
According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of The winds on Traverse Ridge make it a popular area for hang gliding and paragliding.
In , Draper citizens voted for a tax increase that would pay for the purchase of key pieces of property in the Corner Canyon area. The aim of this measure was to protect and preserve the Corner Canyon area for the future enjoyment of citizens of the city and the Salt Lake Valley area.
In the fall of , 1, acres 4. Draper's climate is roughly identical to that of other Salt Lake City suburbs. However, due to being further away from the Great Salt Lake, varied elevation, and from the downtown urban heat island effect, Draper experiences a slightly drier winter, and more extremes in temperatures. Springs are usually mild and wet, while fall can sometimes become an Indian summer with drier weather.
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However, due to being further away from the Great Salt Lake, varied elevation, and from the downtown urban heat island effect, Draper experiences a slightly drier winter, and more extremes in temperatures. Springs are usually mild and wet, while fall can sometimes become an Indian summer with drier weather. Monsoonal moisture from the south usually brings afternoon thunderstorms in July and August. Snow usually falls regularly from November through March. According to the City's Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, , the top employers in the city are:.
The Draper City Journal , a tabloid style newspaper covering local government, schools, sports, and features. Delivered to homes directly monthly by mail.
The Draper Families Magazine, published monthly, features special interest stories about the people who make Draper City their home. Draper City publishes a bi-monthly city newsletter entitled "The Draper Forward. Location in Salt Lake County and the state of Utah. Historical population Census Pop.
Decennial Census. This section needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. July Welcome to the. Draper City Page. Draper is a city rich in pioneer heritage and colorful character. In the fall of , Ebenezer Brown, the son of Scottish immigrants, brought his cattle to graze the tall grass fed by mountain streams in the unsettled area known as South Willow Creek.
The following spring, Ebenezer brought his wife Phoebe and their large family. Together they raised and fattened cattle to sell to immigrants heading to the gold fields of California.
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