Keenesburg Colorado Map

About Keenesburg, Colorado

Keenesburg is a locality in Weld County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,347. The population density is 77.0 people per km². Keenesburg is located at 40.1083°N, 104.5200°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80643.

Keenesburg rests on a broad, level expanse of eastern Colorado prairie, where the land stretches out in an unbroken sweep towards a horizon that seems to hold its breath. It lies 18.0 miles east-northeast of Brighton, CO (from Brighton, CO: bearing 62°T), and is situated 6.9 miles east-northeast of Hudson. The sky here is a vast, cerulean dome, often so clear and thin that the distant ramparts of the Front Range mountains appear etched in sharp relief, their snow-capped peaks a surprising white against the summer blue, or even in the heart of July. The soil, a rich, dark loam, supports a sparse but resilient flora of grasses and hardy wildflowers, their colors muted under the intense, high-altitude sun. The air itself carries a dry, continental clarity, a sensation that cleanses the lungs and sharpens the senses, making the very act of breathing feel like a small, elemental pleasure. The economic pulse of Keenesburg beats with the steady rhythm of agriculture, a continuation of the pioneer spirit that first settled this land. Ranching and crop farming, primarily wheat and corn, define the local livelihood, the amber waves of grain a familiar sight in the late summer sun. The town itself, with its unpretentious buildings and quiet streets, retains a palpable connection to its Old West roots, a sense of enduring simplicity that belies the transformative power of modern machinery. A keen observer might notice the subtle shift in the quality of light as dusk descends, when the setting sun casts long, painterly shadows and imbues the sky with hues of rose and lavender, a fleeting, ephemeral beauty that seems to linger over the quiet expanse of Keenesburg.

About This Keenesburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Keenesburg, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.108316, -104.519958. 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 Keenesburg and Weld County.

Detailed location data for Keenesburg includes the ZIP code (80643), telephone area code (303, 720), county seat of Weld County (Greeley), and school district assignment (Weld County School District RE-3J). 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 Keenesburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.