Paoli Colorado Map

About Paoli, Colorado

Paoli is a locality in Phillips County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 43. The population density is 48.5 people per km². Paoli is located at 40.6122°N, 102.4727°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80731.

Paoli sits under a sky that seems to stretch further than any man-made structure could ever hope to contain, a vast expanse of pale blue that deepens to an almost bruised indigo as the sun begins its descent. It lies 38.6 miles east of Sterling, CO (from Sterling, CO: bearing 91°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-northwest of Holyoke. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts, where the high plains, a seemingly endless sweep of tawny grasses and scrub oak, finally surrender their dominion to the formidable, jagged wall of the Front Range mountains. Even in the height of summer, the snow-capped peaks gleam with a stubborn, ancient whiteness, a stark counterpoint to the dry, sun-baked earth that defines Paoli's immediate surroundings. The air itself possesses a peculiar clarity, thin and crisp at this altitude, carrying the faint, earthy scent of dust and distant pine. The bones of Paoli whisper of a different era, a time when the extraction of mineral wealth was the lifeblood of this remote settlement. Though those boom days have long since faded, echoes of the Old West linger in the weathered facades of some buildings and the unhurried gait of its residents. The local economy now leans more toward the quiet hum of agriculture, with ranches dotting the periphery, their fences tracing geometric patterns across the undulating terrain. Yet, the spirit of resilience, forged in the crucible of harsh winters and the pursuit of fortune, remains palpable. Travelers often remark on the quality of the light in Paoli, particularly at dusk, when the mountains catch fire with hues of rose and gold, casting long, dramatic shadows that seem to imbue the land with a profound, almost sacred stillness.

About This Paoli Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Paoli, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.612213, -102.472689. 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 Paoli and Phillips County.

Detailed location data for Paoli includes the ZIP code (80731), telephone area code (970), county seat of Phillips County (Holyoke), and school district assignment (Haxtun School District RE-2J). 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 Paoli is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.