Aguilar Colorado Map

About Aguilar, Colorado

Aguilar is a locality in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 401. The population density is 435.0 people per km². Aguilar is located at 37.4028°N, 104.6533°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81020.

Aguilar rests in a landscape where the high plains begin their subtle ascent towards the imposing wall of the Front Range. It lies 58.9 miles south of Pueblo, CO (from Pueblo, CO: bearing 182°T), and is situated 18.2 miles north-northwest of Trinidad. The air here, thin and clear at this altitude, carries a dry, interior continental crispness, especially noticeable as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the western sky in hues of rose and amethyst. To the north, the jagged peaks of the Sangre de Cristos, often still capped with snow even in the height of summer, form a dramatic backdrop, while closer by, the land is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, punctuated by the occasional whisper of cottonwood trees along the dry creek beds. In autumn, this terrain undergoes a fleeting transformation, as groves of aspen ignite in a blaze of gold, a vibrant counterpoint to the enduring gray of the sagebrush and the vast, open sky that stretches endlessly overhead. The bones of Aguilar speak of a history deeply entwined with the rugged extraction of the earth's bounty. Once a vital hub for coal mining, the echoes of that industrious past linger in the weathered storefronts and the sturdy, no-nonsense architecture that defines its downtown. The local economy, while having diversified, still carries the imprint of these early endeavors, with a resilient spirit forged in the demanding environment. Travelers passing through often remark on the quiet pace of life, a gentle cadence that seems to absorb the vastness of the surrounding plains and the stoic presence of the mountains. The Purgatoire River, a ribbon of life in this arid region, flows nearby, its waters a cool, clear promise, a refreshing contrast to the dry air, and a testament to the persistent vitality that characterizes Aguilar.

About This Aguilar Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Aguilar, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.402793, -104.653319. 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 Aguilar and Las Animas County.

Detailed location data for Aguilar includes the ZIP code (81020), telephone area code (970), county seat of Las Animas County (Trinidad), and school district assignment (Aguilar Reorganized School District 6). 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 Aguilar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.