Ouray Colorado Map

About Ouray, Colorado

Ouray is a locality in Ouray County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 985. The population density is 461.4 people per km². Ouray is located at 38.0228°N, 107.6714°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81427.

Ouray unfolds in a dramatic embrace of colossal, red-rock walls that rise like ancient sentinels, their sheer faces a testament to the eons of geological upheaval. It lies 33.4 miles south-southeast of Montrose, CO (from Montrose, CO: bearing 160°T), and is situated 9.7 miles northeast of Telluride. The Uncompahgre River, a ribbon of glacial meltwater, carves its way through the valley floor, its color a startling, almost luminous turquoise when the sun strikes it just so. Above, the peaks wear mantles of snow long into the summer months, their rugged silhouettes a constant, imposing presence against a sky that seems impossibly vast and clear at this altitude. Aspen groves, shimmering with a verdant brilliance in the warmer seasons, transform into a breathtaking blaze of gold and ochre as September's crisp air arrives, a fleeting, vibrant spectacle against the evergreen slopes. The bones of Ouray are undeniably Old West, a legacy etched by the fervent pursuit of silver and gold that drew prospectors and pioneers to this remote mountain sanctuary. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, the spirit of those hardy souls, and the town's enduring connection to the wild, still resonates. Today, Ouray's economy hums with the steady pulse of tourism, drawing those who seek solace in its unparalleled natural beauty and the quiet allure of its well-preserved Victorian architecture. The air, thin and dry with the characteristic clarity of the interior continental climate, carries the faint scent of pine and the promise of adventure, a unique elixir that defines this particular Colorado haven.

About This Ouray Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ouray, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.022772, -107.671449. 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 Ouray and Ouray County.

Detailed location data for Ouray includes the ZIP code (81427), telephone area code (719), county seat of Ouray County (Ouray), and school district assignment (Ouray School District R-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 Ouray is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.