Keystone Colorado Map

About Keystone, Colorado

Keystone is a locality in Summit County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,216. The population density is 10.4 people per km². Keystone is located at 39.5994°N, 105.9872°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80435.0.

Keystone rests in a high mountain valley, where the sharp, clean lines of the Front Range loom above. It lies 32.5 miles east of Edwards, CO (from Edwards, CO: bearing 95°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-northeast of Breckenridge. The air here, thin and bright at this altitude, carries the scent of pine and the dry whisper of the interior continental climate. Aspen groves, a riot of gold and russet in the autumn, cling to the steep slopes, their leaves shimmering like scattered coins against the deeper green of evergreen forests. Even in the height of summer, the highest peaks retain a dusting of snow, a stark reminder of the formidable elements that shape this rugged landscape. The Blue River, a ribbon of clear, cold water, tumbles and churns through the valley floor, its banks studded with smooth, river-worn stones, reflecting the impossibly blue Colorado sky. The bones of Keystone are undeniably those of an Old West mining town, a legacy etched into its very foundations. Though the frantic rush for ore has long since faded, the echoes of that era still resonate in the sturdy, often weathered, architecture and the resilient spirit of its people. Today, the local economy is a more genteel affair, largely centered on the allure of the surrounding mountains, drawing visitors for winter sports and summer recreation. The clear, trout-bright waters of the Blue River are not just a scenic element but a vital part of this contemporary identity, offering both a livelihood and a source of profound beauty for those who call Keystone home. The quiet hum of daily life in Keystone is punctuated by the distant sound of ski lifts in winter and the cheerful chatter of hikers in summer, a gentle rhythm sustained by the enduring appeal of its alpine setting.

About This Keystone Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Keystone, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.599431, -105.987239. 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 Keystone and Summit County.

Detailed location data for Keystone includes the ZIP code (80467), telephone area code (719, 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.

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