Gerrard Colorado Map

About Gerrard, Colorado

Gerrard is a locality in Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 332. The population density is 115.7 people per km². Gerrard is located at 37.6772°N, 106.5931°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81154.

Gerrard lies at the foot of the Front Range, a place where the broad, high-plains horizon surrenders to the imposing wall of mountains. It lies 75.8 miles east-northeast of Durango, CO (from Durango, CO: bearing 68°T), and is situated 25.3 miles west-northwest of Monte Vista. The air here, thin and clear at this altitude, carries the dry scent of sagebrush and distant pine, a constant reminder of the arid interior continental climate. In autumn, the aspens on the lower slopes ignite in a fleeting blaze of gold, a stark contrast to the persistent snow that often lingers on the higher peaks well into the summer months. The land itself is a study in muted earth tones, sculpted by wind and water into subtle undulations that lead the eye toward the rugged, snow-dusted summits. Trout-bright rivers, fed by glacial melt, carve their way through the valleys, their waters a vibrant, cool blue against the tawny landscape. The bones of Gerrard speak of a different era, of a time when the promise of ore drew prospectors and miners, leaving behind a legacy of weathered buildings and a spirit of hardy independence. Though the boom times have long since faded, the echoes of that past are still palpable in the quiet streets, a whisper of boomtown energy now settled into a more deliberate pace of life. The local economy, once tethered to the earth's mineral wealth, has diversified, with ranching and tourism now playing significant roles. Travelers are drawn to Gerrard not just for its proximity to the wilderness, but for the genuine feel of a place that hasn't entirely shed its Old West character. The quality of light at dusk here is particularly remarkable, casting long, soft shadows that lend a painterly grace to the unpretentious architecture, a quiet beauty that unfolds as the day yields to the star-dusted canvas of the night sky.

About This Gerrard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gerrard, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.677226, -106.593097. 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 Gerrard and Rio Grande County.

Detailed location data for Gerrard includes the ZIP code (81154), telephone area code (719), county seat of Rio Grande County (Del Norte), and school district assignment (Upper Rio Grande School District C-7). 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 Gerrard is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.