Fraser Colorado Map

About Fraser, Colorado

Fraser is a locality in Grand County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,405. The population density is 132.8 people per km². Fraser is located at 39.9450°N, 105.8172°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80482.

Fraser lies cradled in a broad valley, a place where the sky feels immense and the air, even in summer, carries a crisp reminder of the snow-capped peaks that guard its northern flank. It lies 29.3 miles west of Boulder, CO (from Boulder, CO: bearing 261°T), and is situated 11.7 miles south-southeast of Granby. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, the valley floor gently sloping upwards towards forested slopes that climb towards the Continental Divide. In autumn, this verdant canvas ignites with the incandescent gold of aspen, a fleeting brilliance that seems to capture the very spirit of the high country. The Fraser River, a ribbon of clear, cold water, carves its way through the valley, its banks a haven for the vibrant green of willows and cottonwoods. This is a landscape defined by its wide-open spaces, the distant mountains a constant, imposing presence that shapes the light and the very feel of the place. The bones of Fraser are those of an old mining town, a history whispered in the weathered wood of some of its older buildings and the enduring spirit of its residents. Though the boom times of ore extraction have long since faded, the economy of Fraser has adapted, finding new life in the recreational opportunities that its stunning surroundings afford. Trout fishing in the river is a cornerstone of local life, and the long winters draw skiers and snowshoers to the nearby slopes, transforming the valley into a hushed, white wonderland. The dry, continental air, a characteristic of the interior west, lends a clarity to the light, making the distant peaks seem impossibly sharp and the starlit nights profoundly deep. This is a place that holds its history lightly, allowing the present to unfold with a quiet, steady persistence.

About This Fraser Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fraser, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.944987, -105.817232. 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 Fraser and Grand County.

Detailed location data for Fraser includes the ZIP code (80442), telephone area code (303, 720), county seat of Grand County (Hot Sulphur Springs), and school district assignment (East Grand School District 2). 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 Fraser is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.