Boulder City Nevada Map

About Boulder City, Nevada

Boulder City is a locality in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It has a population of 14,919. The population density is 27.1 people per km². Boulder City is located at 35.9786°N, 114.8325°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89005.

Boulder City rises from the Mojave Desert floor, a geometric testament to human will against the vast, ochre canvas of Nevada. It lies 9.4 miles east-south-east of Henderson, NV (from Henderson, NV: bearing 117°T), and is situated 19.4 miles east-south-east of Paradise. The landscape here is starkly beautiful, a realm of sun-baked earth and rugged, eroded hills that cradle the city like cupped hands. High desert skies, an impossibly vivid blue by day, bleed into hues of rose and violet as evening approaches, painting the distant mountains with a painterly touch. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, dry whisper of creosote bush and the mineral tang of ancient rock. Even the wind, when it blows, seems to carry the accumulated silence of millennia, a slow, deliberate breath across the thirsty land. Boulder City was born of a monumental endeavor, its very existence tied to the colossal Hoover Dam, a feat of engineering that tamed the mighty Colorado River and brought life-giving water and power to the arid Southwest. This history imbues the city with a unique character, a blend of purpose and quiet resilience. For decades, it served as a company town, housing the men and women who built and maintained the dam, fostering a sense of shared accomplishment and a close-knit community. While the dam remains the region's primary economic engine, Boulder City has also cultivated a vibrant local economy, attracting artists and entrepreneurs drawn to its distinctive charm and the low-key, yet purposeful, rhythm of everyday life. Its distinctive lack of casinos, a conscious choice by its founders, allows a different kind of sparkle to emerge, one found in the meticulously maintained historic architecture and the genuine warmth of its residents.

About This Boulder City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Boulder City, Nevada — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.978591, -114.832485. 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 Boulder City and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Boulder City includes the ZIP code (89005), telephone area code (702, 725), county seat of Clark County (Las Vegas), and school district assignment (Clark County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

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 Boulder City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.