Kiowa Colorado Map

About Kiowa, Colorado

Kiowa is a locality in Elbert County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 673. The population density is 317.8 people per km². Kiowa is located at 39.3472°N, 104.4644°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80117.

Kiowa unfolds across a high-plains horizon that eventually yields to the imposing wall of the Front Range. It lies 16.2 miles east-southeast of The Pinery, CO (from The Pinery, CO: bearing 117°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east of Elizabeth. The landscape here is etched by the dry, interior continental air, a vast expanse where the earth stretches toward a sky of thin, clear light. In autumn, this canvas ignites with the aspen gold that spills down from the higher elevations, a fleeting, vibrant contrast to the muted browns and grays of the prairie grasses. Even in the heart of summer, the distant peaks often hold a defiant dusting of snow, a constant reminder of the altitude and the stark beauty of the Colorado high country. The land itself possesses a stoic character, shaped by wind and sun, and the occasional glint of sunlight on a distant, trout-bright river hints at the lifeblood that sustains this arid domain. The bones of Kiowa carry the spirit of the Old West, a legacy forged in the rugged pursuit of mineral wealth. While the boomtown days have long since faded, the echoes of that era still resonate in the town's enduring character and its connection to the surrounding natural resources. Today, Kiowa's economy, like much of the region, draws sustenance from a blend of agriculture and the steady stream of travelers drawn to the grandeur of the nearby mountains. This is a place where the pace of life is dictated less by the clock and more by the seasons and the enduring strength of the land. The air, crisp and clean, seems to hold a quiet wisdom, a sense of history that is not shouted but whispered in the rustle of the dry grasses and the distant call of a hawk.

About This Kiowa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kiowa, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.34721, -104.464411. 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 Kiowa and Elbert County.

Detailed location data for Kiowa includes the ZIP code (80117), telephone area code (303, 720), county seat of Elbert County (Kiowa), and school district assignment (Kiowa School District C-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 Kiowa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.