Niwot Colorado Map

About Niwot, Colorado

Niwot is a locality in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,447. The population density is 364.6 people per km². Niwot is located at 40.1039°N, 105.1708°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80544.

Niwot lies in the embrace of Colorado's high plains, a landscape where the vast, ochre-toned earth stretches toward the formidable, jagged wall of the Front Range. It lies 2.8 miles north-northeast of Gunbarrel, CO (from Gunbarrel, CO: bearing 18°T), and is situated 8.1 miles northeast of Boulder. The air here, thin and crystalline at altitude, carries a perpetual scent of dry grasses and distant pine, a subtle perfume that deepens with the setting sun. In autumn, the surrounding cottonwoods ignite in a blaze of aspen gold, their vibrant hues a fleeting counterpoint to the enduring granite and snow that often crown the peaks even in the height of summer. The terrain itself is a study in gentle, then abrupt, transition; the plains give way to subtle rises and dips, hinting at the ancient forces that shaped this high-desert dominion, before the dramatic ascent of the Rockies begins in earnest. The story of Niwot is one of sturdy resilience, born from the Old West's mining-town bones and the enduring promise of the land. Its origins are woven into the very fabric of Colorado's westward expansion, a place that has always looked to the mountains for sustenance and inspiration. Today, Niwot's economy hums with a quiet industriousness, a blend of specialized manufacturing, innovative technology firms, and a deep connection to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding valleys. Travelers often remark on the distinctive quality of light that settles over Niwot in the late afternoon, a warm, honeyed glow that seems to slow the very pulse of the day, inviting contemplation of the town's unhurried rhythm and its enduring spirit.

About This Niwot Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Niwot, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.103874, -105.170819. 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 Niwot and Boulder County.

Detailed location data for Niwot includes the ZIP code (80544), 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 Niwot is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.