Limon Colorado Map

About Limon, Colorado

Limon is a locality in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,678. The population density is 191.9 people per km². Limon is located at 39.2639°N, 103.6922°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80828.

Limon is a place where the land speaks in hushed tones of wind and sky. It lies 56.8 miles east-northeast of Black Forest, CO (from Black Forest, CO: bearing 72°T), and is situated 59.7 miles east-southeast of Parker. The landscape here is a wide, open canvas, painted in the subtle hues of the high plains. The Big Sandy Creek, a ribbon of life, carves its path not far from the town's edge, its presence a quiet murmur beneath the vast, indifferent blue. The air itself feels thin and clear, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and distant prairie grasses, a constant reminder of the immense sky that presides over everything. To the west, the faint, almost ethereal silhouette of the Rocky Mountains shimmers on the horizon, a promise of grandeur softened by distance, while closer by, the land rolls in gentle swells, like a sleeping giant. The story of Limon is one of resilience, tied to the railroads that once promised a future of bustling trade. Though the grand ambitions of its founding might have mellowed, the spirit of enterprise endures, now channeled into agriculture and the vital role of a crossroads for travelers. The economy here is rooted in the soil, with ranches and farms dotting the surrounding terrain, their harvests a testament to the hard work and dedication of the people. The Limon Watershed L-3 Reservoir, a mile to the south, offers a tranquil counterpoint to the dry plains, a place where water reflects the endless sky, a precious commodity in this sun-drenched land. The town itself carries the understated character of a place that has seen its share of change, a quiet strength evident in its unpretentious buildings and the steady rhythm of daily life.

About This Limon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Limon, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.263876, -103.692174. 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 Limon and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Limon includes the ZIP code (80828), telephone area code (970), county seat of Lincoln County (Hugo), and school district assignment (Limon School District RE-4J). 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 Limon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.