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Breckenridge Colorado Map

Explore Breckenridge, Colorado, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge, Colorado

How to Use This Breckenridge, Colorado Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge.

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.

CityBreckenridge
StateColorado (CO)
CountySummit
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneMountain Time (America/Denver)
Latitude39.481654
Longitude-106.038352
Population4,959
Density319.5 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code(s)80424
Area Code303, 720
County SeatBreckenridge
School DistrictSummit School District RE-1

About Breckenridge, Colorado

Breckenridge is a locality in Summit County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,959. The population density is 319.5 people per km². Breckenridge is located at 39.4817°N, 106.0384°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80424.

Breckenridge defines the high-altitude landscape where the Blue River carves a path through the valley floor, its waters clear and cold as they tumble over mountain-worn stone. It lies 31.7 miles east-southeast of Edwards, CO (from Edwards, CO: bearing 111°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-southeast of Frisco. Sunlight here possesses a distinct, crystalline quality, thinning the air until the horizon seems to sharpen against the sky, while in the distance, the jagged silhouette of the Front Range anchors the view. To the west, the quiet surface of Sawmill Reservoir reflects the shifting clouds, providing a calm counterpoint to the rugged terrain of the Illinois Gulch nearby. Those seeking the solitude of the woods often follow the Burro Trail, where the scent of pine needles and dry earth permeates the stillness, and the elevation ensures that even in the height of summer, a lingering chill remains in the shadows of the timberline. Breckenridge preserves the physical legacy of its nineteenth-century mining origins, visible in the weathered timber facades and gabled rooflines that line the original thoroughfare. Where once the earth was turned in search of ore, the modern economy now thrives on the seasonal migration of visitors drawn to the slopes, a shift that has transformed the settlement into a year-round center for recreation. Residents and travelers alike frequent Carter Park for its open space and connection to the local landscape, maintaining a pace of life that respects the harsh, rewarding nature of the high altitude. The character of Breckenridge remains tied to this resilience, a place where the history of industry is still legible in the landscape, yet softened by the quiet, steady rhythm of those who make their lives amidst the peaks.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Going Home (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 210° SW
  • Breckenridge Backstage Theatre (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 268° W
  • Raitman Art Galleries (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 279° W
  • Old Masonic Hall (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 262° W
  • Gary Soles (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 248° W
  • Breckenridge History Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 258° W
  • Sons of Norway (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 258° W
  • Frank & Theta Brown (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 254° W
  • Red White and Blue Fire Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 303° NW
  • Mountain Top Exploratorium (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 268° W
  • White River National Forest (National Forest) — 0.5 mi, 319° NW · 2.3M acres
  • 10th Mountain Division (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 247° SW
  • Rotary Snowplow Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 196° S
  • Mountain Peak Viewpoint Along Rodeo Trail - Breckenridge, CO (Viewpoint) — 0.6 mi, 193° S
  • Fort Mary B (Historic Ruins) — 0.6 mi, 312° NW
  • East of Gibson Gulch Claims/Mission Enterprises (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 064° NE
  • Kingdom Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 333° NW
  • B&B Mines, Golden Horseshoe (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.0 mi, 091° E
  • Detroit Placer, Golden Horseshoe (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 032° NE
  • Country Boy Mine (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 093° E
  • Carpenter Placer, Golden Horseshoe (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 033° NE
  • Alpine Super Slide (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 266° W
  • Camp Hale - Continental Divide National Monument (National Monument) — 1.7 mi, 209° SW · 54k acres
  • Peabody Nordic and Backcountry Recreation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 013° N
  • Pike National Forest (National Forest) — 4.9 mi, 128° SE · 1.1M acres
  • Eagles Nest Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 6.1 mi, 287° W · 135k acres
  • Continental Divide (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 143° SE
  • V-Notch (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 198° S
  • Summit Historical Museum (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 359° N
  • Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.6 mi, 002° N · 13k acres

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About This Breckenridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Breckenridge, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.481654, -106.038352. 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 Breckenridge and Summit County.

Detailed location data for Breckenridge includes the ZIP code (80424), telephone area code (303, 720), county seat of Summit County (Breckenridge), and school district assignment (Summit School District RE-1). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

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 Breckenridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone.