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Yampa Colorado Map

Explore Yampa, Colorado, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Yampa, 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 Yampa, Colorado

How to Use This Yampa, Colorado Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Yampa, 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 Yampa 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 Yampa.

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.

CityYampa
StateColorado (CO)
CountyRoutt
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneMountain Time (America/Denver)
Latitude40.152484
Longitude-106.908658
Population296
Density459.8 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code(s)80483
Area Code303, 720
County SeatSteamboat Springs
School DistrictSouth Routt School District RE-3

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.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Routt National Forest (National Forest) — 0.1 mi, 271° W · 1.1M acres
  • Stagecoach State Park (State Park) — 7.8 mi, 006° N
  • Sarvis Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.1 mi, 050° NE · 44k acres
  • Silver Creek Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 9.7 mi, 069° E
  • Adams State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.9 mi, 015° N
  • Flat Tops Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.1 mi, 251° W · 231k acres
  • White River National Forest (National Forest) — 10.5 mi, 202° S · 2.3M acres
  • Sarvis Creek State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.6 mi, 029° NE
  • Dunckley Pass Overlook (Viewpoint) — 13.6 mi, 285° W
  • Colorado River Segment 6 (Wild & Scenic River) — 17.7 mi, 170° S · 14k acres
  • Bull Gulch Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 20.0 mi, 180° S · 15k acres
  • Rotary Park Boardwalk (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 012° N
  • Castle Peak Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 22.5 mi, 172° S · 12k acres
  • Colorado River Segment 5 (Wild & Scenic River) — 23.1 mi, 137° SE · 4,873 acres
  • Steamboat Spirit (Public Artwork) — 23.2 mi, 009° N
  • Carl Howelson Statue (Monument) — 23.3 mi, 010° N
  • Fish Creek Falls (Attraction) — 23.9 mi, 018° N
  • Kremmling Cretaceous Ammonite Site (Historic Ruins) — 27.4 mi, 078° E
  • Strawberry Hotsprings (Attraction) — 28.3 mi, 006° N
  • Veterans Memorial (Helicopter) (Monument) — 28.7 mi, 103° E
  • Eagle County Historical Museum (Museum) — 34.4 mi, 173° S
  • Hot Sulphur Springs State Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 37.6 mi, 099° E
  • Historical Museum (Museum) — 43.1 mi, 097° E
  • Mystic Wonders Spiritual Readings (Theatre) — 44.7 mi, 142° SE
  • Zeke M. Pierce (Monument) — 44.7 mi, 142° SE
  • Imagination Station (Attraction) — 44.7 mi, 142° SE
  • CMX CINÉBISTRO Solaris (Cinema) — 45.2 mi, 141° SE
  • Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame (Museum) — 45.3 mi, 141° SE
  • Vail Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 45.6 mi, 141° SE
  • Museum and Gift Shop (Museum) — 45.7 mi, 141° SE

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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.

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 Yampa 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.