Cotopaxi Colorado Map

About Cotopaxi, Colorado

Cotopaxi is a locality in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 41. The population density is 26.3 people per km². Cotopaxi is located at 38.3703°N, 105.6881°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81223.

Cotopaxi rests in a landscape shaped by the persistent flow of Oak Creek, a ribbon of cool water that carves its way through the Arkansas River Segment 3. It lies 25.6 miles west-southwest of Cañon City, CO (from Cañon City, CO: bearing 258°T), and is situated 20.3 miles southeast of Salida. The land here is a study in subtle elevation changes, a gentle inclination that rises toward the distant, formidable silhouette of the Rocky Mountains. The air, thin and carrying the dry scent of high plains, possesses a clarity that lends an almost crystalline quality to the light, especially as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose. Mine Gulch, a nearby depression in the earth, speaks of the region's geological past, a silent testament to forces that have shaped this terrain over eons. The history of Cotopaxi is intertwined with the rugged pursuit of mineral wealth, its bones laid down in the era of prospectors and pioneers. Though the boom times have long since faded, the spirit of that industrious past lingers, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The local economy, while not defined by a single industry, finds its footing in the surrounding agricultural lands and the growing appeal of Cotopaxi as a gateway to outdoor recreation, drawing those who seek the untamed beauty of the Colorado interior and the promise of a quiet existence. The Rainbow Trail, a few miles distant, beckons to hikers and equestrians, offering passage through a landscape that still holds a touch of the wild.

About This Cotopaxi Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cotopaxi, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.370275, -105.688059. 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 Cotopaxi and Fremont County.

Detailed location data for Cotopaxi includes the ZIP code (81223), telephone area code (719), county seat of Fremont County (Cañon City), and school district assignment (Fremont RE-3). 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 Cotopaxi is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.