Bayfield Colorado Map

About Bayfield, Colorado

Bayfield is a locality in La Plata County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,901. The population density is 548.1 people per km². Bayfield is located at 37.2256°N, 107.5981°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81122.

Bayfield rests in a high mountain valley, where the land unfurls in broad, sun-drenched meadows before rising sharply to meet the rugged peaks of the San Juan Mountains. It lies 15.9 miles east-southeast of Durango, CO (from Durango, CO: bearing 102°T), and is situated 30.8 miles northeast of Center Point. The air here, thin and crystalline, carries the scent of pine and sage, a dry, clean aroma that speaks of the vast, arid interior. In autumn, the landscape ignites with the fiery gold of aspen groves, a fleeting, vibrant spectacle against the deeper greens of evergreen forests. The rivers that thread through this country, born from snowmelt, run clear and cold, their waters teeming with trout, a constant, murmuring presence that shapes the very character of the land. This is a place where the bones of the Old West still show, a legacy of the mining boom that once pulsed through these hills. Bayfield itself, while now a quiet agricultural hub and a gateway to outdoor adventure, carries the echo of those rougher times. Ranching and farming form the economic backbone, the fertile valley floor yielding hay and cattle, sustained by the life-giving waters. Travelers come for the trout fishing, for the hiking trails that climb into the wilderness, and for the sheer, unadorned beauty of the high country. The pace of life in Bayfield is measured, dictated by the seasons and the enduring spirit of a land that demands respect.

About This Bayfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bayfield, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.225559, -107.598112. 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 Bayfield and La Plata County.

Detailed location data for Bayfield includes the ZIP code (81122), telephone area code (719), county seat of La Plata County (Durango), and school district assignment (Bayfield School District 10 JT-R). 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 Bayfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.