Blende Colorado Map

About Blende, Colorado

Blende is a locality in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 623. The population density is 297.4 people per km². Blende is located at 38.2458°N, 104.5686°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81006.

Blende, Colorado, rests in a pocket of the arid plains, where the land exhales a dry, clear air. It lies 2.3 miles east-southeast of Pueblo, CO (from Pueblo, CO: bearing 105°T), and is situated 11.0 miles southeast of Pueblo West. The horizon here is a clean, sharp line, a stark contrast to the magnificent, jagged wall of the Front Range mountains that rise in the distance, their peaks often dusted with snow even in the height of summer. The landscape itself is a study in subtle hues: sagebrush and hardy grasses paint the foothills in muted greens and browns, occasionally punctuated by the brilliant gold of aspen groves that blaze with fiery color come September. Tiny streams, clear and quick, thread their way through the terrain, their banks often lined with the deep, cool shadows of cottonwood trees, and the light at dusk possesses a peculiar, almost crystalline quality, as if the very atmosphere is holding its breath. The bones of Blende speak of a different era, a time when prospectors and miners sought their fortunes in the surrounding hills, leaving behind a legacy of weathered buildings and a quiet, enduring spirit. Though the gold rush has long since faded, the town’s economy now draws sustenance from the fertile valleys nearby, where ranches raise cattle and crops that thrive under the intense Colorado sun. The clear, trout-bright rivers remain a vital artery, not only for the local ecosystem but also for the steady stream of anglers and outdoor enthusiasts who favor Blende for its unpretentious beauty and access to the wilder spaces. The pace of life in Blende is unhurried, marked by the slow turning of the seasons and the enduring connection of its people to the land.

About This Blende Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blende, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.245836, -104.568584. 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 Blende and Pueblo County.

Detailed location data for Blende includes the ZIP code (81006), telephone area code (970), county seat of Pueblo County (Pueblo), and school district assignment (Pueblo County School District 70). 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 Blende is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.