Nederland Colorado Map

About Nederland, Colorado

Nederland is a locality in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,655. The population density is 397.4 people per km². Nederland is located at 39.9614°N, 105.5108°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80466.

Nederland rests in a high mountain valley, a place where the air itself feels scrubbed clean by altitude and the jagged peaks of the Front Range stand as a constant, silent audience. It lies 13.2 miles west-southwest of Boulder, CO (from Boulder, CO: bearing 254°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west-northwest of Coal Creek. The landscape is a study in contrasts: deep green pine forests cling to steep slopes, giving way to the sun-bleached scree of alpine slopes, and in autumn, the hillsides ignite with the ephemeral gold of aspen. Boulder Creek, a ribbon of cold, clear water, tumbles through the valley floor, its constant murmur a soundtrack to the town's existence. Even in the height of summer, snow often lingers in the shadowed cirques, a stark white against the impossibly blue Colorado sky. The bones of Nederland are those of a mining town, a legacy etched into its steep streets and the weathered facades of its older buildings. Prospectors, drawn by the promise of gold and silver, first carved out a life here in the late 19th century, and though the mines have long since fallen silent, that spirit of hardy independence persists. Today, Nederland's economy is a blend of tourism, fueled by the allure of the surrounding natural beauty and the vibrant, independent character of its residents, and a scattering of small businesses that cater to the needs of its year-round inhabitants. The town has a distinct, almost bohemian flair, attracting artists, musicians, and those seeking a life lived closer to the wild edges of the world.

About This Nederland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nederland, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.961376, -105.510831. 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 Nederland and Boulder County.

Detailed location data for Nederland includes the ZIP code (80466), telephone area code (303, 720), county seat of Boulder County (Boulder), and school district assignment (Boulder Valley School District RE-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 Nederland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.