Crestone Colorado Map

About Crestone, Colorado

Crestone is a locality in Saguache County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 123. The population density is 128.4 people per km². Crestone is located at 37.9964°N, 105.6997°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81131.

Crestone rests in a high mountain valley, cradled by the imposing Sangre de Cristo Mountains, their jagged peaks often still dusted with snow even in the height of summer. It lies 40.5 miles southwest of Cañon City, CO (from Cañon City, CO: bearing 220°T), and is situated 27.9 miles northeast of Center. The landscape here is a study in dramatic contrasts: the vast, flat expanse of the San Luis Valley stretches to the north, a seemingly endless canvas under a sky that feels impossibly large, while to the south, the land rises sharply into the rugged, pine-and-aspen clad slopes. The air, thin and crisp at this altitude, carries the scent of dry earth and distant pine forests, a constant reminder of the arid, interior continental climate. In autumn, the aspens ignite the hillsides in a breathtaking blaze of gold, a fleeting, vibrant spectacle against the enduring gray of the mountains. The origins of Crestone are rooted in the rough-and-tumble spirit of the Old West, with a history that whispers of mining claims and homesteaders who sought fortune and solitude in this remote corner of Colorado. Today, the local economy is a gentle blend of small-scale agriculture, artisanal crafts, and a growing spiritual tourism, drawn by the valley's profound sense of peace and the numerous spiritual centers dotting the landscape. The delicate shimmer of trout can be seen in the clear, cold waters of the nearby rivers, a vital thread in the ecological and aesthetic fabric of Crestone. The rhythm of life here is unhurried, a deliberate departure from the clamor of busier places, where the quality of light at dusk, a soft, ethereal glow, seems to encourage introspection and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

About This Crestone Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crestone, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.996388, -105.699733. 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 Crestone and Saguache County.

Detailed location data for Crestone includes the ZIP code (81131), telephone area code (719), county seat of Saguache County (Saguache), and school district assignment (Moffat School District 2). 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 Crestone is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.