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Fountain Colorado Map

Explore Fountain, Colorado, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Fountain, CO street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.

Interactive Map of Fountain, Colorado

How to Use This Fountain, Colorado Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fountain, Colorado. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

Drag the map to pan to any area of Colorado or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Fountain and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Fountain.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Fountain
State	Colorado (CO)
County	El Paso
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	38.682219
Longitude	-104.700806
Population	29,300
Density	506.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code(s)	80817
Area Code	970
County Seat	Colorado Springs
School District	Fountain School District 8

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About Fountain, Colorado

Fountain is a locality in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of 29,300. The population density is 506.8 people per km². Fountain is located at 38.6822°N, 104.7008°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80817.

Fountain rests on the eastern edge of El Paso County, Colorado, where the high plains begin their gentle ascent towards the formidable ramparts of the Front Range. It lies 6.0 miles south-southeast of Security-Widefield, CO (from Security-Widefield, CO: bearing 159°T), and is situated 6.1 miles southeast of Fort Carson. The air here, thin and clear at altitude, carries the scent of dry earth and distant pines, a constant reminder of the arid interior continental climate. In autumn, the landscape is painted with the fleeting, incandescent gold of aspen, a stark contrast to the snow-capped peaks that can still gleam white even in the height of summer. The nearby Pikes Peak region, a constant, majestic presence, casts a long shadow, both literal and figurative, over Fountain. The quality of light at dusk here, as it softens and deepens, imbues the open spaces with a profound stillness. The history of Fountain is rooted in the Old West, a legacy of mining-town bones that still faintly echo through its older neighborhoods. Though not as boisterous as some of its more famous mining brethren, Fountain has always been a place of pragmatic endeavor, its economy historically tied to agriculture and, more recently, to the robust presence of Fort Carson. This military installation has significantly shaped the local economy, bringing a dynamic and transient population that contributes to Fountain's energetic, evolving character. The dry interior climate, while demanding, has also fostered industries that understand and work with the land. The cultural character of Fountain is one of resilient practicality, a blend of frontier spirit and modern adaptability, perhaps best exemplified by its residents' quiet pride in their home. While no truly world-renowned figures claim Fountain as their sole origin, the town is a vital part of the larger Colorado Springs metropolitan area, benefiting from its cultural institutions and events. The rhythm of life in Fountain is often dictated by the seasons and the needs of its working population, a steady beat that underlies the town’s everyday activities. The sheer expanse of the sky above Fountain, a vast canvas of ever-changing hues, often inspires a sense of quiet contemplation.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lehouillier Open Space Project (Adams Open Space Property) (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 151° SE
Metcalfe (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 078° E
Fountain Creek Regional Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 325° NW
Disc Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 054° NE
Cross Creek (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 024° NE
Blota Hunka (Warrior of the Plains) (Public Artwork) — 6.9 mi, 358° N
Cheyenne Mountain (State Park) — 8.3 mi, 286° W
Cheyenne Mountain State Park (State Park) — 8.5 mi, 289° W
Pike National Forest (National Forest) — 9.0 mi, 275° W · 1.1M acres
Beaver Creek Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 9.7 mi, 273° W · 27k acres
Medal of Honor Park (Monument) — 9.8 mi, 359° N
Colorado Memorial Shrine (Monument) — 10.2 mi, 343° N
LGM-30G Minuteman III (Monument) — 10.2 mi, 360° N
Giraffe Feeding Experience (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 307° NW
Tiger (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 306° NW
Snow Leopard (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 307° NW
Aiken Canyon Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 11.0 mi, 247° SW
Penrose Heritage Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 314° NW
World Figure Skating Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 314° NW
Orly's (Gallery) — 11.8 mi, 326° NW
Lon Chaney Theater (Theatre) — 12.3 mi, 329° NW
Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 328° NW
Continuum — the Julie Penrose Fountain (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 325° NW
Painting With a Twist (Arts Centre) — 13.2 mi, 355° N
Angie Tingle Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 13.3 mi, 333° NW
Signal Hill (Viewpoint) — 13.4 mi, 345° N
The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery (Gallery) — 14.3 mi, 323° NW
East Beaver Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 15.7 mi, 264° W · 1,679 acres
Beaver Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 18.1 mi, 247° SW · 77k acres
San Isabel National Forest (National Forest) — 28.5 mi, 171° S · 1.1M acres

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