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Nucla.

Its Census reference point is in Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins, within Colorado Plateaus. Naturita lies about 3.5 miles south of Nucla by reference-point distance.

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

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The Nucla, Colorado Town Hall, located at 320 Main Street in Nucla, Colorado.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

The Nucla, Colorado Town Hall, located at 320 Main Street in Nucla, Colorado.

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THE SETTINGShale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMontrose County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Nucla on the map

THE NUCLA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins setting.

Nucla town has 0.69 square miles of land in Montrose County. Its Census reference point is in Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins, within Colorado Plateaus.

Layered sedimentary rock forms mesas, benches, cliffs and deeply cut canyons. Pinyon-juniper woodland, oak and drier basin vegetation vary with elevation and the plateau's strongly contrasting terrain.

Regional context: Colorado Plateaus ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Nucla and Montrose County

Nucla is associated with Montrose 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.

Montrose County

Nucla by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Nucla, or 0% of its total area. That share is close to Montrose County’s 0.1%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Nucla town has 1.1 times the land area of nearby Naturita town (0.62 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Nucla 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 Nucla

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

02

Read the Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins setting

Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins belongs to Colorado Plateaus. Is the parcel on a mesa top, bench or canyon side, and does the access route cross a major elevation break?

03

Check the route, beyond Naturita

Naturita is 3.5 miles south of the Nucla 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.

Nucla 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 NUCLA

USGS National Map

Begin at 38.2667° N, 108.5487° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Nucla ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Montrose

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 Montrose ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Nucla data

View Census information selected by this town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins

Explore the agency mapping behind the Colorado Plateaus 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 Nucla.

Naturita lies about 3.5 miles south of Nucla by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Nucla in context

NSEWNaturita · 3.5 miles1Redvale · 9.7 miles2Norwood · 16.9 miles3Placerville · 33 miles4Sawpit · 35.1 miles5Olathe · 38.7 miles6OUTER RING: 38.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Naturita3.5 mi · town
  2. 2
    Redvale9.7 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Norwood16.9 mi · town
  4. 4
    Placerville33 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Sawpit35.1 mi · town
  6. 6
    Olathe38.7 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 Nucla
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 Nucla?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Montrose County. Nucla’s 0.69 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Nucla property in Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins?+

No. Shale Deserts and Sedimentary Basins is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Nucla 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 Naturita as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.5 miles south of Nucla’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 Nucla?+

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.

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Your land in Nucla.
Your next chapter.

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