Silt Colorado Map

About Silt, Colorado

Silt is a locality in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,642. The population density is 820.4 people per km². Silt is located at 39.5486°N, 107.6562°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81652.

Silt rests in a wide valley carved by the Colorado River, a place where the high-plains horizon yields to the formidable wall of the Front Range. It lies 6.8 miles east of Rifle, CO (from Rifle, CO: bearing 82°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-southwest of New Castle. The physical character of Silt is one of open skies and a landscape shaped by water and earth, with the river itself a silver ribbon threading through the valley floor. The air here, thin and clear at altitude, carries the dry scent of sagebrush and the distant promise of snow on the peaks, even when the summer sun beats down with a fierce intensity. Cottonwoods line the riverbanks, their leaves a vibrant green in spring and summer, turning to a breathtaking aspen gold in September. The history of Silt is as deeply etched into the land as the river’s path, a story that whispers of Old West mining-town bones and a resilient spirit. Originally a stop for stagecoaches and later a railroad town, Silt's economy has always been tied to the resources and transit of the valley. While mining has long since faded, the agricultural roots remain strong, with ranches and farms dotting the surrounding landscape, producing hay and cattle that are the lifeblood of the local economy. The river, a trout-bright artery, continues to draw anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, a constant reminder of the natural wealth that underpins this particular Colorado locality.

About This Silt Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Silt, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.548592, -107.656171. 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 Silt and Garfield County.

Detailed location data for Silt includes the ZIP code (81652), telephone area code (719), county seat of Garfield County (Glenwood Springs), and school district assignment (Garfield 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 Silt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.