Garfield Colorado Map

About Garfield, Colorado

Garfield is a locality in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 93. Garfield is located at 38.5517°N, 106.2922°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81227.

Garfield rests in a landscape defined by the South Arkansas River, its waters a cool, constant murmur against the dry interior continental air. It lies 58.1 miles west of Cañon City, CO (from Cañon City, CO: bearing 277°T), and is situated 15.9 miles west of Salida. The land here is part of the vast San Isabel National Forest, a protective embrace of pine and aspen that climbs towards the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Sawatch Range. Taylor Gulch, a gentle depression in the earth, opens onto the river valley, a place where the high-plains horizon begins its slow surrender to the rugged beauty of Colorado. The light at altitude is thin and clear, a crystalline presence that sharpens the edges of every rock and tree, and in September, the aspens ignite in a fleeting, golden fire. The bones of Garfield speak of an older time, a history woven from the threads of mining and the enduring allure of the wilderness. Though the boom days may have faded, the spirit of enterprise remains, now channeled into the careful stewardship of the San Isabel National Forest and the quiet bounty of the South Arkansas River. Anglers and hikers are drawn to the region, following trails like the Fooses Creek Trail in search of the trout-bright waters and the profound silence of the mountains. The local economy, like the landscape, is one of resilience and resourcefulness, a testament to generations who have found their livelihood in this high-altitude sanctuary.

About This Garfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Garfield, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.551664, -106.292246. 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 Garfield and Chaffee County.

Detailed location data for Garfield includes the ZIP code (81227), telephone area code (719), county seat of Chaffee County (Salida), and school district assignment (Salida School District R-32). 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 Garfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.