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About Divide, Colorado

Divide is a locality in Teller County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 87. The population density is 174.7 people per km². Divide is located at 38.9419°N, 105.1572°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80814.

Divide rests at a significant elevation, a scatter of buildings clinging to the high plains where the land begins its dramatic ascent towards the towering Front Range. It lies 18.4 miles southwest of Monument, CO (from Monument, CO: bearing 236°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west-southwest of Woodland Park. The air here, thin and crystalline, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and distant pine, a perpetual dryness that hints at the vast interior continental climate. To the west, the land unfurls in broad, undulating sweeps, often brushed with the vibrant gold of aspens come September, while the peaks of the surrounding mountains retain a dusting of snow well into the summer months. The Ute Pass, a historic corridor, carves a path through this rugged terrain, a constant reminder of the natural forces that shaped this locale. The history of Divide is deeply intertwined with the westward expansion and the allure of mineral wealth, its bones bearing the unmistakable imprint of an Old West mining town. Though the boom times have long since faded, a hardy spirit persists, a testament to the resilience of those who have called this place home. The local economy, once driven by the extraction of precious metals, now finds its footing in a more diversified landscape, with tourism playing an increasingly significant role, drawing visitors to the trout-bright rivers that thread through the valleys and the abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. The quiet hum of daily life in Divide unfolds at a pace dictated by the altitude and the seasons, a steady rhythm that honors both the land and its enduring legacy.

About This Divide Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Divide, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.941936, -105.157209. 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 Divide and Teller County.

Detailed location data for Divide includes the ZIP code (80814), telephone area code (970), county seat of Teller County (Cripple Creek), and school district assignment (Woodland Park School District RE-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 Divide is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.