Howard Colorado Map

About Howard, Colorado

Howard is a locality in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 966. The population density is 26.7 people per km². Howard is located at 38.4486°N, 105.8353°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81233.

Howard rests in a wide, sun-drenched valley, a place where the Arkansas River braids its silvery path. It lies 33.0 miles west of Cañon City, CO (from Cañon City, CO: bearing 270°T), and is situated 10.7 miles southeast of Salida. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, rising from the riparian flats to gentle, scrub-dotted slopes that hint at the dramatic uplift of the distant Rocky Mountains. The air, thin and dry at this altitude, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the faint, clean aroma of cottonwood trees lining the riverbanks. The sky above Howard is an expansive canvas, often a piercing, cloudless blue that deepens to a profound indigo as dusk settles, painting the western horizon with strokes of rose and ochre. Howard’s story is tied to the enduring flow of the Arkansas River, a lifeblood that has sustained settlements here for generations. Once a crossroads for prospectors and ranchers, the echoes of that era remain in the weathered wood of older buildings and the quiet pride of its residents. Today, the local economy is a blend of agriculture, capitalizing on the fertile river valley, and a growing appreciation for outdoor recreation, drawing visitors to the Arkansas River Segment 3 for its renowned fishing and whitewater opportunities. The nearby Sand Gulch offers a more intimate landscape, a dry wash that speaks of ancient watercourses and the patient sculpting of the high plains.

About This Howard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Howard, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.448608, -105.835285. 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 Howard and Fremont County.

Detailed location data for Howard includes the ZIP code (81233), telephone area code (719), county seat of Fremont County (Cañon City), and school district assignment (Fremont RE-3). 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 Howard is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.