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Altona.

Its Census reference point is in Foothill Shrublands, within Southern Rockies. Lazy Acres lies about 3.2 miles southwest of Altona by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Altona, Colorado
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Altona, Colorado · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Altona, Colorado from above

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THE SETTINGFoothill Shrublands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYBoulder County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Altona on the map

THE ALTONA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Foothill Shrublands setting.

Altona CDP has 1.69 square miles of land in Boulder County. Its Census reference point is in Foothill Shrublands, within Southern Rockies.

Steep mountains rise through distinct vegetation bands, from lower grass and shrub country to conifers and alpine terrain. Elevation is a defining difference across Southern Rocky Mountain landscapes.

Regional context: Southern Rockies ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Altona and Boulder County

Altona is associated with Boulder County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Boulder County

Altona by land and water

The Census records 0.06 square miles of water within Altona, or 3.3% of its total area. It is 1.4 percentage points higher than the 1.9% recorded for Boulder County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Altona CDP has 31.9% of the land area of nearby Lazy Acres CDP (5.29 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Altona land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Altona’s place name from its government

Altona is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Altona address as city approval. Boulder County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Foothill Shrublands setting

Foothill Shrublands belongs to Southern Rockies. How do elevation, slope and the documented road approach affect the specific part of the tract being offered?

03

Check the route, beyond Lazy Acres

Lazy Acres is 3.2 miles southwest of the Altona reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Altona resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ALTONA

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.1219° N, 105.2962° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Altona ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Boulder

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Boulder ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Altona data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Foothill Shrublands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southern Rockies context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Colorado landowner resources

Colorado well-permit search

DWR search for permits and associated scanned well documents.

Colorado groundwater context

Geological Survey information about the state’s aquifers and groundwater settings.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Altona.

Lazy Acres lies about 3.2 miles southwest of Altona by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Altona in context

NSEWLazy Acres · 3.2 miles1Glendale · 4.7 miles2Jamestown · 5.1 miles3Sunshine · 5.6 miles4Pine Brook Hill · 5.8 miles5Seven Hills · 6.4 miles6OUTER RING: 6.4 MILES
  1. 1
    Lazy Acres3.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Glendale4.7 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Jamestown5.1 mi · town
  4. 4
    Sunshine5.6 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Pine Brook Hill5.8 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Seven Hills6.4 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Colorado; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Altona
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Altona?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Boulder County. Altona’s 1.69 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Altona property in Foothill Shrublands?+

No. Foothill Shrublands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Altona boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Lazy Acres as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.2 miles southwest of Altona’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Altona?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Altona.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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