Glendale Colorado Map

About Glendale, Colorado

Glendale is a locality in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,531. The population density is 3090.0 people per km². Glendale is located at 39.7050°N, 104.9336°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80246.0.

Glendale rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, a place where the high-plains horizon yields to the imposing wall of the Front Range. It lies 2.9 miles northwest of Four Square Mile, CO (from Four Square Mile, CO: bearing 305°T), and is situated 3.6 miles southeast of Denver. The air here, thin and clear at altitude, carries the scent of dry grasses and distant pine, a constant reminder of the arid interior continental climate. In September, the landscape ignites with the aspen gold of the surrounding foothills, a fleeting brilliance that contrasts with the enduring snow that often clings to the peaks even in the height of summer. The land itself feels ancient, a patient canvas shaped by wind and water, its muted colors a subtle harmony under the vast, indifferent sky. The bones of Glendale tell a story of an Old West mining past, echoes of which can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the way the streets seem to unfurl with a quiet purpose. Though the mines are long silent, the spirit of enterprise endures, now fueled by a diversified local economy that draws strength from its proximity to larger urban centers while fiercely holding onto its own distinct character. Trout-bright rivers, born from the snowmelt high in the mountains, thread through the region, offering a vital source of life and recreation, and a constant, murmuring soundtrack to everyday life in Glendale. This is a place where the rhythm of the day feels less like a hurried rush and more like a steady, deliberate beat, a tempo that allows for moments of quiet observation and a genuine appreciation for the enduring beauty of the Colorado high country.

About This Glendale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glendale, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.704987, -104.93359. 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 Glendale and Arapahoe County.

Detailed location data for Glendale includes the ZIP code (80455), telephone area code (303, 720), county seat of Arapahoe County (Littleton), and school district assignment (Boulder Valley 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 Glendale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.