Map of Avon town, Colorado

Avon is a home rule municipality located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 6,072 at the 2020 United States Census. The town is a part of the Edwards, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. Avon is the gateway to the Beaver Creek Resort which lies about two miles (3 km) south of the town. It was the previous site of Vail Resorts before the company moved its physical headquarters to Broomfield, Colorado, in 2006. The town is the home of Liberty Skis, an independent ski manufacturing company.

Avon town overview:
Name:	Avon town
LSAD Code:	43
LSAD Description:	town (suffix)
State:	Colorado
County:	Eagle County
Elevation:	7,431 ft (2,265 m)
Total Area:	8.424 sq mi (21.819 km²)
Land Area:	8.349 sq mi (21.625 km²)
Water Area:	0.075 sq mi (0.194 km²)
Total Population:	6,072
Population Density:	727/sq mi (281/km²)
ZIP code:	81620
Area code:	970
FIPS code:	0804110
GNISfeature ID:	0204667
Website:	www.avon.org

Online Interactive Map

Avon online map. Source: Basemap layers from Google Map, Open Street Map (OSM), Arcgisonline, Wmflabs. Boundary Data from Database of Global Administrative Areas.

Avon location map. Where is Avon town?

Avon location on the U.S. Map. Where is Avon town. — Avon location on the U.S. Map.

Avon location on the Colorado map. Where is Avon town. — Location of Avon in Colorado.

History

The town began as a railway station in 1889. Originally spelled “Avin”, the name was later changed to “Avon”. Avon was incorporated in August 1978.

Avon Road Map

Avon city Satellite Map

Geography

Avon is located at 39°38′18″N 106°31′18″W / 39.63833°N 106.52167°W / 39.63833; -106.52167 (39.638254, -106.521797), along Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 6, and the Eagle River.

At the 2020 United States Census, the town had a total area of 5,392 acres (21.819 km) including 48 acres (0.194 km) of water. The town rests at 7,430 feet (2265 m) elevation.

One popular destination within Avon is Nottingham Lake, which offers a beach area and paddleboard/pedalboat rentals in the summer. Next to the lake is the Harry A. Nottingham Park and Pavilion, which serves as the location for an annual art festival, a summer concert series, and other activities.