Granby Colorado Map

About Granby, Colorado

Granby is a locality in Grand County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,270. The population density is 66.8 people per km². Granby is located at 40.0861°N, 105.9395°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80478.

Granby begins as a wide, sun-baked expanse where the high plains begin their hesitant climb toward the formidable wall of the Front Range. It lies 35.7 miles west of Boulder, CO (from Boulder, CO: bearing 278°T), and is situated 29.8 miles southwest of Estes Park. The air here, thin and crystalline at altitude, carries the scent of dry grasses and distant pine, a constant reminder of the arid interior continental climate. In September, the aspens ignite the surrounding hillsides in a riot of gold, a fleeting brilliance against the enduring gray-green of the sagebrush and the stark, weathered rock formations that punctuate the landscape. Even in the height of July, the highest peaks of the surrounding mountains often wear a mantle of snow, a cool promise against the summer heat. The bones of Granby are those of an old mining town, a heritage still palpable in the sturdy, clapboard buildings and the quiet hum of a local economy that now leans more heavily on ranching and recreation. The Big Thompson River, a lively ribbon of clear, trout-bright water, skirts the edge of Granby, drawing anglers and summer visitors alike. Though the boom years of mineral extraction have long since faded, a persistent spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land remain. Travelers often remark on the peculiar stillness that descends as dusk paints the western sky in hues of rose and amethyst, a quietude that seems to absorb the day's endeavors and prepare the land for the vast, star-dusted night.

About This Granby Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Granby, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.086097, -105.93946. 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 Granby and Grand County.

Detailed location data for Granby includes the ZIP code (80446), 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 Granby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.