Company Profile
Town of Basalt
Company Overview
The Town of Basalt is a quaint mountain town (elev. 6,835 ft) located at the confluence of two Gold medal trout streams, the Fryingpan and the Roaring Fork Rivers. We are a vibrant and diverse community offering a wealth of recreational opportunities both in Basalt and in the surrounding communities of Aspen, Snowmass Village, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs.
Company History
Basalt began as a railroad town and was known as Aspen Junction until 1895 when the name was changed to Basalt. This name was taken from the basaltic rock formation of Black Mountain (now known as Basalt Mountain) located to the north of the Town. The original settlement was actually called Fryingpan Town and was located on the south side of the Fryingpan River, near the old charcoal kilns, Portions of which are still visible. However, in 1887 the railroad established a new townsite on the north side of the Fryingpan River and the residents of the old town relocated to it, leaving the original townsite that eventually disappeared. Basalt was officially incorporated during the summer of 1901. Since that time, the Town has gone through numerous changes and expansions.