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Lamar Colorado Map

Explore Lamar, Colorado, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Lamar, CO street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.

Interactive Map of Lamar, Colorado

How to Use This Lamar, Colorado Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lamar, Colorado. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

Drag the map to pan to any area of Colorado or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Lamar and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Lamar.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Lamar
State	Colorado (CO)
County	Prowers
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	38.087231
Longitude	-102.62075
Population	7,611
Density	564.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code(s)	81052
Area Code	970
County Seat	Lamar
School District	Lamar School District RE-2

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About Lamar, Colorado

Lamar is a locality in Prowers County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,611. The population density is 564.6 people per km². Lamar is located at 38.0872°N, 102.6208°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81052.

Lamar rests in the vast expanse of southeastern Colorado, a place where the horizon seems to stretch into eternity under a sky that often burns a brilliant, unobstructed blue. It lies 108.6 miles east of Pueblo, CO (from Pueblo, CO: bearing 95°T), and is situated 32.8 miles east of Las Animas. The land here is a study in subtle textures, a sea of grasses and cultivated fields that undulates gently towards the distant, stoic wall of the Front Range. In autumn, the light takes on a golden hue, and the air, crisp and dry at this altitude, carries the faint, clean scent of sagebrush and distant snowmelt. The Arkansas River, a ribbon of silver, cuts through the landscape, a vital artery in this otherwise arid domain, its presence a constant reminder of life's enduring tenacity. The history of Lamar is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Arkansas River Valley, a testament to human endeavor in coaxing sustenance from the high plains. Originally settled by ranchers and farmers drawn by the promise of fertile soil, the town blossomed with the advent of irrigation, transforming the arid earth into productive farmland. Today, agriculture remains the bedrock of Lamar's economy, with sugar beets, corn, and alfalfa forming the primary crops, supported by a robust processing industry. The town also serves as a vital hub for surrounding ranches and agricultural enterprises, its daily life paced by the seasons of planting and harvest, a steady rhythm that has endured for generations. Lamar possesses a quiet, unpretentious character, a reflection of the hardworking people who call it home. The town square, with its classic courthouse, stands as a focal point, a place where the daily commerce of life unfolds with a friendly, neighborly air. While not a destination for grand monuments, Lamar holds its own quiet landmarks, such as the Big Timbers Museum, which offers a glimpse into the region's past, and the beautifully maintained city parks that provide welcome oases of green. The annual Miss Rodeo Colorado pageant, a significant event in the western circuit, draws visitors and participants alike, celebrating the enduring spirit of the American West.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lamar Movie Theater (Cinema) — 0.1 mi, 079° E
McCorkle Field (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 265° W
Willow Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 153° SE
North Gateway Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 007° N
Ballpark Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 180° S
Mike Higbee State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 090° E
Bent's New Fort (Historic Ruins) — 7.6 mi, 273° W
Queens State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.0 mi, 355° N
John Martin Reservoir State Park (State Park) — 16.5 mi, 270° W
Amache Museum (Museum) — 17.1 mi, 096° E
John Martin Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 17.2 mi, 264° W
ATSF Holley Depot (Attraction) — 27.2 mi, 095° E
Kiowa County War Memorial (Monument) — 28.3 mi, 342° N
Plains Theater (Theatre) — 28.5 mi, 342° N
Hamilton State Fishing Lake And Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 43.4 mi, 094° E
Hamilton County Museum (Museum) — 47.9 mi, 099° E
Comanche National Grassland (National Grassland) — 48.8 mi, 184° S · 444k acres
Statue of Liberty (Monument) — 50.8 mi, 262° W
Otero Junior College Theatre (Theatre) — 50.9 mi, 261° W
AT&SF Locomotive 1024 (Monument) — 51.3 mi, 263° W
Horace Greeley Museum (Museum) — 54.2 mi, 060° NE
Public Shooting Range (Attraction) — 56.2 mi, 187° S
Cimarron National Grassland (National Grassland) — 65.2 mi, 150° SE · 109k acres
ATSF Manzanola Depot (Attraction) — 67.8 mi, 272° W
Lesser-Prairie Chicken Habitat Zoological Area (National Conservation Area) — 71.1 mi, 169° S · 9,303 acres
Mount Sunflower (Attraction) — 71.9 mi, 026° NE
Cimarron Grassland and Santa Fe Trail overlook (Viewpoint) — 76.9 mi, 149° SE

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