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Aspen.

Its Census reference point is in Foothill Shrublands, within Southern Rockies. Woody Creek lies about 5.9 miles northwest of Aspen 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 Aspen, Colorado
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Aspen, Colorado from above

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THE SETTINGFoothill Shrublands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYPitkin County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Aspen on the map

THE ASPEN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Foothill Shrublands setting.

Aspen city has 3.86 square miles of land in Pitkin 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

Aspen and Pitkin County

Aspen is associated with Pitkin 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.

Pitkin County

Aspen by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Aspen, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 0.3% recorded for Pitkin County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Aspen city has 6.3 times the land area of nearby Woody Creek CDP (0.61 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Aspen land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Aspen

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Aspen. Check the Pitkin County geography against the actual property location.

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 Woody Creek

Woody Creek is 5.9 miles northwest of the Aspen 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.

Aspen 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 ASPEN

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.1952° N, 106.8368° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Aspen ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Aspen

Use this municipal 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 City Of Aspen ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Pitkin

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 Pitkin ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Aspen data

View Census information selected by this city’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 Aspen.

Woody Creek lies about 5.9 miles northwest of Aspen by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Aspen in context

NSEWWoody Creek · 5.9 miles1Snowmass Village · 5.9 miles2Norrie · 13.3 miles3Basalt · 16.5 miles4El Jebel · 20.1 miles5Marble · 20.8 miles6OUTER RING: 20.8 MILES
  1. 1
    Woody Creek5.9 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Snowmass Village5.9 mi · town
  3. 3
    Norrie13.3 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Basalt16.5 mi · town
  5. 5
    El Jebel20.1 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Marble20.8 mi · town
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 Aspen
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 Aspen?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Pitkin County. Aspen’s 3.86 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Aspen property in Foothill Shrublands?+

No. Foothill Shrublands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Aspen 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 Woody Creek as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.9 miles northwest of Aspen’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 Aspen?+

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 Aspen.
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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