Kirk Colorado Map

About Kirk, Colorado

Kirk is a locality in Yuma County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 26. The population density is 4.5 people per km². Kirk is located at 39.6133°N, 102.5916°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80824.

Kirk rests where the high-plains horizon surrenders to the imposing wall of the Front Range, a stark but beautiful transition. It lies 77.1 miles south-southeast of Sterling, CO (from Sterling, CO: bearing 155°T), and is situated 27.3 miles northwest of Burlington. The air here, thin and crystalline at altitude, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant promise of pine. In September, the aspens ignite in a fleeting blaze of gold against the deep green of the evergreens, a vibrant contrast to the persistent snow that often caps the peaks even in the heart of July. The land itself, etched by wind and the patient work of water, folds into subtle valleys and rises into broad, sun-drenched mesas, the light at dusk casting long, theatrical shadows that transform familiar contours into something altogether more profound. The bones of Kirk are those of an Old West mining town, a legacy whispered in the weathered facades of its older buildings and the quiet dignity of its main street. Though the pickaxes have long since fallen silent, a resilient spirit endures, tethered to the land and the trout-bright rivers that snake through the surrounding valleys. The local economy, once fueled by the earth's buried treasures, has found new purpose in the bounty of the interior continental air, supporting a modest but steadfast agricultural community that favors hardy crops and livestock. Travelers passing through Kirk often remark on the peculiar stillness, a palpable quietude that seems to absorb the clamor of the outside world, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the stark, enduring beauty of this high-altitude corner of Colorado.

About This Kirk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kirk, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.613324, -102.591592. 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 Kirk and Yuma County.

Detailed location data for Kirk includes the ZIP code (80824), telephone area code (970), county seat of Yuma County (Wray), and school district assignment (Liberty School District J-4). 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 Kirk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.