Basalt Colorado Map

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.

About This Basalt Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Basalt, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.368873, -107.032824. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Basalt and Eagle County.

Detailed location data for Basalt includes the ZIP code (81621), telephone area code (719), county seat of Eagle County (Eagle), and school district assignment (Roaring Fork School District RE-1). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Basalt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.