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About Rangely, Colorado

Rangely is a locality in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,466. The population density is 226.5 people per km². Rangely is located at 40.0875°N, 108.8048°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81648.

Rangely lies where the high, wind-swept plains begin their slow, deliberate climb toward the formidable wall of the Front Range, a landscape etched by the relentless sculpting of wind and water. It lies 64.3 miles north of Fruita, CO (from Fruita, CO: bearing 356°T), and is situated 45.9 miles east-southeast of Vernal. The land here unfurls in broad, sun-baked expanses, punctuated by the subtle undulations of sagebrush country and the occasional stark, rocky outcrop. The air, thin and exceptionally clear at this altitude, carries the dry, clean scent of juniper and dust, a constant reminder of the arid interior. In autumn, the scrubby hillsides might offer a muted palette of ochre and rust, but it is the distant, snow-capped peaks, visible even in the height of summer, that command the eye, a perpetual promise of cooler, wilder country. The White River, a ribbon of silver and turquoise, cuts through the terrain, its banks a verdant contrast to the surrounding aridity, its waters teeming with the promise of trout. The bones of Rangely speak of a different era, a time when prospectors and ranchers carved out a living from this challenging soil, an echo of the Old West that still resonates in the quiet streets. The town’s economy, once perhaps tethered more firmly to the extraction of mineral wealth, now finds its footing in the oil and gas industry, a modern continuation of resourcefulness in this rugged locale. Yet, the enduring spirit of the land persists, drawing those who appreciate the vast solitude and the unvarnished beauty of this corner of Colorado. The rhythm of life in Rangely is dictated less by the hurried pulse of larger cities and more by the slow, dependable turning of the seasons and the steady flow of the White River, a constant presence that has shaped this place for generations.

About This Rangely Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rangely, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.087476, -108.804829. 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 Rangely and Rio Blanco County.

Detailed location data for Rangely includes the ZIP code (81648), telephone area code (719), county seat of Rio Blanco County (Meeker), and school district assignment (Rangely School District RE-4). 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 Rangely is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.