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Naturita Colorado Map

Explore Naturita, Colorado, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Naturita, CO street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.

Interactive Map of Naturita, Colorado

How to Use This Naturita, Colorado Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Naturita, Colorado. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

Drag the map to pan to any area of Colorado or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Naturita and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Naturita.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityNaturita
StateColorado (CO)
CountyMontrose
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneMountain Time (America/Denver)
Latitude38.218324
Longitude-108.568703
Population589
Density326.2 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code(s)81422
Area Code719
County SeatMontrose
School DistrictWest End School District RE-2

About Naturita, Colorado

Naturita is a locality in Montrose County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 589. The population density is 326.2 people per km². Naturita is located at 38.2183°N, 108.5687°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81422.

Naturita rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the Uncompahgre River braids its way through cottonwood stands, a verdant ribbon against the ochre and rust hues of the surrounding mesas. It lies 41.6 miles west-southwest of Montrose, CO (from Montrose, CO: bearing 245°T), and is situated 58.4 miles south of Grand Junction. The air here, dry and clean at this high altitude, carries the faint scent of sagebrush and sun-baked earth. To the south, the San Juan Mountains rise, their jagged peaks often still dusted with snow even as summer wildflowers paint the lower slopes in vibrant strokes of purple and yellow. The landscape itself feels ancient, shaped by forces that have long since retreated, leaving behind a quiet grandeur that invites contemplation. Founded in the late 19th century, Naturita’s history is tied to the arid lands and the promise of resources, a legacy still visible in the weathered facades of some buildings and the enduring spirit of its people. For a time, uranium mining provided the economic pulse, a boom-and-bust cycle that left its mark on the region's character and landscape. Today, the economy leans more toward agriculture, ranching, and a growing appreciation for the outdoor recreation the area offers, from fly-fishing in the clear, cold waters of the Uncompahgre to exploring the vast public lands. The pace of life in Naturita is unhurried, a gentle rhythm dictated by the sun and the seasons, a stark contrast to the clamor of more crowded places.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Naturita Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 0.8 mi, 090° E · 6,529 acres
  • 90 Road (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 082° E
  • Dry Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 3.2 mi, 245° SW · 4,061 acres
  • Paradox Rock Art Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 5.6 mi, 280° W
  • South Fork Preserve (Conservation Area) — 6.0 mi, 314° NW
  • Tabeguache Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.0 mi, 013° N · 8,066 acres
  • Uncompahgre National Forest (National Forest) — 7.6 mi, 022° N · 953k acres
  • Dry Creek Basin State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.5 mi, 182° S
  • San Miguel River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 13.5 mi, 091° E
  • Dolores River Canyon Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 13.5 mi, 280° W · 29k acres
  • Tabeguache Overlook (Viewpoint) — 17.0 mi, 039° NE
  • McKenna Peak Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 18.7 mi, 176° S · 21k acres
  • Moab trail rte 2 (Attraction) — 22.2 mi, 071° E
  • San Juan National Forest (National Forest) — 23.8 mi, 200° S · 1.9M acres
  • Moab trail alt (Attraction) — 29.8 mi, 301° NW
  • Moab trail rte 3 (Attraction) — 30.5 mi, 341° N
  • Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 30.7 mi, 010° N · 66k acres
  • The Rock (Public Artwork) — 41.0 mi, 059° NE
  • Amphitheater Contributors (Monument) — 41.0 mi, 065° NE
  • Blue Bench (Monument) — 41.0 mi, 065° NE
  • Montrose Rotary Amphitheater Team (Monument) — 41.1 mi, 065° NE
  • Newspaper Rock (Historic Ruins) — 42.5 mi, 013° N
  • 610 Art Collective (Gallery) — 44.3 mi, 096° E
  • Sherbino Theater (Theatre) — 44.3 mi, 096° E
  • Ridgway Railroad Museum (Museum) — 44.5 mi, 096° E
  • Dinosaur Tracks (Historic Ruins) — 44.9 mi, 308° NW
  • Museum of the Mountain West (Museum) — 45.0 mi, 065° NE
  • Telluride Arts District (Gallery) — 45.5 mi, 115° SE
  • Buckel Wine & Red Dirt Studio (Gallery) — 45.5 mi, 115° SE
  • Nugget Theatre (Cinema) — 45.5 mi, 115° SE

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About This Naturita Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Naturita, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.218324, -108.568703. 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 Naturita and Montrose County.

Detailed location data for Naturita includes the ZIP code (81422), telephone area code (719), county seat of Montrose County (Montrose), and school district assignment (West End School District RE-2). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

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

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone.