Yampa Colorado Map

About Yampa, Colorado

Yampa is a locality in Routt County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 296. The population density is 459.8 people per km². Yampa is located at 40.1525°N, 106.9087°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80483.

Yampa rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the earth exhales the dry scent of sagebrush and the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Park Range stand as a stoic, eternal backdrop. It lies 23.3 miles south of Steamboat Springs, CO (from Steamboat Springs, CO: bearing 190°T), and is situated 34.6 miles north of Eagle. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a vast expanse of tawny grasses and hardy, wind-sculpted scrub that gives way to the more robust timberline of the surrounding mountains. Crystal-clear Yampa River, a silver ribbon unfurling across the landscape, nourishes cottonwood groves that shimmer with a pale, ethereal green, their leaves whispering secrets to the ceaseless wind. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a singular clarity, an almost crystalline quality that seems to imbue every rock and blade of grass with an inner luminescence, painting the valley floor in hues of ochre and gold before the long, cool shadows of evening begin their slow creep. The history of Yampa is etched into the very grain of its weathered wooden buildings, remnants of a time when prospectors and ranchers first carved a life from this rugged terrain. While mining once fueled its early growth, the enduring spirit of Yampa now finds its pulse in the quiet hum of agriculture and the increasing draw of its pristine natural surroundings for those seeking respite and adventure. The Yampa River itself is a vital artery, not just for the land but for the local economy, offering world-class fly-fishing that draws anglers from afar, their quiet concentration a testament to the profound peace this place bestows. The town, with its unhurried pace, retains a tangible connection to its frontier roots, a place where the vastness of the Colorado sky seems to encourage contemplation and a deep appreciation for the enduring, elemental beauty of the American West.

About This Yampa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yampa, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.152484, -106.908658. 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 Yampa and Routt County.

Detailed location data for Yampa includes the ZIP code (80483), telephone area code (303, 720), county seat of Routt County (Steamboat Springs), and school district assignment (South Routt School District RE-3). 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 Yampa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.