Lewis Colorado Map

About Lewis, Colorado

Lewis is a locality in Montezuma County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 277. The population density is 43.3 people per km². Lewis is located at 37.4997°N, 108.6693°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81327.

Lewis rests at the edge of the vast, high plains, where the land unfolds in an immense, unbroken sweep under a sky of extraordinary clarity. It lies 46.0 miles west-northwest of Durango, CO (from Durango, CO: bearing 290°T), and is situated 11.4 miles north-northwest of Cortez. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, the ochre and sagebrush of the prairie giving way to the nascent foothills that rise with a determined, almost defiant, grace. A thin, dry air, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and distant pine, lends a crispness to every breath, and in autumn, the aspen that cling to the higher slopes ignite in a fleeting blaze of impossible gold, a stark contrast to the permanent, snow-capped crowns of the mountains that sentinel the western horizon. Even in the height of summer, a whisper of winter clings to these peaks, a constant reminder of the altitude and the elemental forces that shaped this land. The bones of Lewis are those of an old mining town, a legacy etched into the very character of the place, though its current pulse beats to a different rhythm. The economy, once fueled by the earth's hidden veins, now draws sustenance from the trout-bright rivers that tumble through the surrounding valleys and from the quiet hum of agriculture that defines the broader region. Travelers drawn to Lewis often find themselves captivated by the quality of the light, particularly as dusk descends, painting the landscape in hues of lavender and rose, a softened echo of the raw, elemental beauty that defines the Front Range. It is a place where the silence is as profound as the history, a subtle, enduring presence felt in the weathered facades of buildings and the unhurried pace of everyday life.

About This Lewis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lewis, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.499714, -108.669264. 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 Lewis and Montezuma County.

Detailed location data for Lewis includes the ZIP code (81327), telephone area code (719), county seat of Montezuma County (Cortez), and school district assignment (Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1). 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 Lewis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.