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Basalt Colorado Map

Explore Basalt, Colorado, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Basalt, CO street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.

Interactive Map of Basalt, Colorado

How to Use This Basalt, Colorado Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Basalt, Colorado. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

Drag the map to pan to any area of Colorado or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Basalt and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Basalt.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Basalt
State	Colorado (CO)
County	Eagle
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	39.368873
Longitude	-107.032824
Population	4,335
Density	762.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code(s)	81621
Area Code	719
County Seat	Eagle
School District	Roaring Fork School District RE-1

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About Basalt, Colorado

Basalt is a locality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,335. The population density is 762.6 people per km². Basalt is located at 39.3689°N, 107.0328°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81621.

Basalt unfolds in a high-altitude embrace, where the immense canvas of the sky feels closer, the light sharp and pure. It lies 20.0 miles southeast of Glenwood Springs, CO (from Glenwood Springs, CO: bearing 129°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-southeast of Carbondale. The landscape here is a dialogue between the rugged immensity of the mountains, their peaks often dusted with snow even in the height of summer, and the more intimate embrace of the valley floor. The Roaring Fork River, a vein of quicksilver, cuts through the terrain, its banks often fringed with cottonwoods whose leaves blaze a startling gold when September arrives. Beyond the immediate verdure, the dry, continental air carries the scent of sage and distant pine, a constant reminder of the arid interior that shapes this place. The very bones of Basalt speak of its geological origins, a rugged, elemental beauty that feels both ancient and vibrantly alive. This sliver of Colorado carries the echoes of its mining past, a hardscrabble history etched into the very character of the place, though the veins of ore have long since yielded to the more sustainable bounty of tourism and a growing tech presence. The local economy, once tethered to the earth's raw materials, now thrives on the allure of the surrounding natural splendor, drawing travelers seeking adventure and tranquility. Basalt has become a hub, a quiet nexus where the rhythms of mountain life meet the conveniences of modern commerce, a place where the trout-bright waters of the river still hold a certain magic, and the clarity of the air at dusk can feel like a benediction.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Basalt State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 348° N
White River National Forest (National Forest) — 0.5 mi, 059° NE · 2.3M acres
Branding Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 198° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 188° S
Emma Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 259° W
Brackett (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 260° W
William Hill State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 128° SE
Rail Cars (Viewpoint) — 7.8 mi, 129° SE
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 8.5 mi, 212° SW · 183k acres
Roadside Gallery (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 283° W
Main St., Gallery (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 283° W
Eagle Mountain Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 10.3 mi, 168° S · 318 acres
Anderson Ranch Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 11.9 mi, 154° SE
Breathtaker (Attraction) — 13.6 mi, 157° SE
Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies (Gallery) — 16.1 mi, 137° SE
Chromatic Gate (Public Artwork) — 16.1 mi, 137° SE
Wheeler/Stallard House Museum (Museum) — 16.3 mi, 138° SE
Aspen Historical Society (Museum) — 16.3 mi, 138° SE
Redstone Museum (Museum) — 16.9 mi, 221° SW
Gonzo Gallery (Arts Centre) — 17.0 mi, 137° SE
Aspen Art Museum (Museum) — 17.0 mi, 137° SE
Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 17.0 mi, 103° E · 83k acres
Colorado River Segment 7 (Wild & Scenic River) — 17.3 mi, 338° N · 5,098 acres
Maroon Bells Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 19.2 mi, 166° S
Pope Saint John Paul II (Monument) — 19.2 mi, 306° NW
Kid Curry Grave (Monument) — 19.3 mi, 308° NW
Doc Holliday Grave (Monument) — 19.4 mi, 308° NW
4d Theater (Theatre) — 20.3 mi, 311° NW
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park (Theme Park) — 20.5 mi, 309° NW
Gunnison National Forest (National Forest) — 23.2 mi, 175° S · 1.7M acres

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