Atwood Colorado Map

About Atwood, Colorado

Atwood is a locality in Logan County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 62. The population density is 70.2 people per km². Atwood is located at 40.5478°N, 103.2697°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80722.

Atwood rests on the high plains, a landscape defined by the boundless sweep of the sky and the distant, jagged promise of the Front Range mountains. It lies 6.3 miles south-southwest of Sterling, CO (from Sterling, CO: bearing 211°T), and is situated 34.7 miles northeast of Fort Morgan. The air here, thin and clear at this altitude, carries the dry scent of sagebrush and sun-baked earth, a perpetual reminder of the arid interior. Even in the height of summer, the snow-capped peaks shimmer like distant jewels, a stark contrast to the golden shimmer of aspen groves that carpet the foothills in autumn. The land itself is a study in subtle tones: ochre and umber in the dry creek beds, pale green of hardy grasses, and the deep, almost bruised purple of shadows cast by the setting sun. The bones of Atwood are those of an Old West mining town, a history whispered in the weathered facades and the quiet hum of its present-day economy, which now leans more toward agriculture and local services than the ore that once fueled its growth. Travelers passing through might notice the distinctive rhythm of life, an unhurried cadence set by the sun and the seasons, a place where the past is not so much forgotten as it is woven into the everyday fabric of existence. The trout-bright rivers that thread through the surrounding country are a vital part of Atwood's identity, offering both sustenance and a refreshing counterpoint to the dry plains, their cool waters a constant, murmuring presence.

About This Atwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Atwood, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.547762, -103.269658. 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 Atwood and Logan County.

Detailed location data for Atwood includes the ZIP code (80722), telephone area code (970), county seat of Logan County (Sterling), and school district assignment (Valley School District RE-1). 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 Atwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.