Lyons Colorado Map

About Lyons, Colorado

Lyons is a locality in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,838. The population density is 545.4 people per km². Lyons is located at 40.2247°N, 105.2714°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80540.

Lyons sits at the cusp where the high plains surrender to the formidable wall of the Colorado Front Range, its air thin and remarkably clear, carrying the scent of dry Ponderosa pine. It lies 9.8 miles west-northwest of Longmont, CO (from Longmont, CO: bearing 294°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-northwest of Niwot. The landscape here is a study in dramatic contrasts: the wide, sun-baked expanse of eastern Colorado gives way abruptly to the jagged, upward thrust of the Rockies, their snowcaps often lingering into the summer months, a stark white against the boundless blue. Down in the valley, the Big Thompson River, a lively artery of trout-bright water, carves its path, its banks fringed with cottonwoods that blaze into a spectacular gold come September. The very bones of Lyons seem to recall its Old West mining-town origins, a ruggedness that persists even as the modern world asserts its presence, the raw, untamed beauty of the surrounding mountains a constant, grounding force. This particular locality in Colorado carries the distinct imprint of its past and the vibrant pulse of its present economy. Founded in the late 19th century, Lyons quickly became a vital hub for miners and ranchers, its fortunes tied to the precious metals pulled from the nearby peaks and the hardy livestock that grazed the foothills. Today, while echoes of that frontier spirit remain, the economy has diversified, with tourism playing a significant role, drawing visitors to its outdoor recreation opportunities and its burgeoning arts scene. The sound of live music often drifts from its open doors, a testament to a community that embraces creativity and celebrates its unique cultural heritage, a place where the practicalities of daily life are infused with an almost perceptible sense of wonder, colored by the enduring legacy of the wild west and the ever-present grandeur of the mountains.

About This Lyons Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lyons, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.224708, -105.271378. 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 Lyons and Boulder County.

Detailed location data for Lyons includes the ZIP code (80540), telephone area code (303, 720), county seat of Boulder County (Boulder), and school district assignment (St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J). 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 Lyons is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.