Penrose Colorado Map

About Penrose, Colorado

Penrose is a locality in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,087. The population density is 86.1 people per km². Penrose is located at 38.4250°N, 105.0228°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81240.

Penrose rests on the high plains, a place where the vast, flat expanse begins to gather itself, hinting at the formidable wall of the Front Range that rises in the distance. It lies 11.1 miles east of Cañon City, CO (from Cañon City, CO: bearing 99°T), and is situated 5.7 miles east-northeast of Florence. The landscape here is characterized by a dry, interior continental air, carrying with it the scent of sagebrush and sun-baked earth. The light at altitude is thin and clear, possessing a unique quality that sharpens the edges of the world and lends a crisp definition to the distant mountains, their peaks often holding a dusting of snow even in the height of summer, a stark contrast to the arid plains below. The land, though seemingly subdued, holds the bones of an Old West mining town, a subtle resonance in the very texture of the soil and the way the wind whispers through the sparse vegetation. The economic pulse of Penrose, like many places in this region, has long been tied to the land and its resources, though its direct mining past has largely given way to agriculture and a quiet reliance on its proximity to larger centers. The nearby rivers, trout-bright and cold, offer a vital artery, sustaining ranches and providing a welcome coolness in the dry heat. Historically, the area saw a surge of activity driven by the promise of mineral wealth, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, unpretentious buildings that still line the streets, their facades bearing the patina of decades. Today, Penrose maintains a distinctively unhurried pace, a place where the rhythm of daily life is dictated more by the changing seasons and the needs of the land than by the frantic demands of modern commerce. Travelers passing through often remark on the profound quietude, a stillness that allows the subtle beauty of the high plains to truly impress itself upon the senses.

About This Penrose Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Penrose, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.425, -105.022762. 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 Penrose and Fremont County.

Detailed location data for Penrose includes the ZIP code (81240), telephone area code (719), county seat of Fremont County (Cañon City), and school district assignment (Fremont RE-2). 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 Penrose is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.