Ridgway Colorado Map

About Ridgway, Colorado

Ridgway is a locality in Ouray County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,237. The population density is 260.5 people per km². Ridgway is located at 38.1528°N, 107.7617°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81432.

Ridgway stands at the confluence of the San Juan Mountains’ rugged embrace and the broad, sun-washed expanse of the Uncompahgre Valley. It lies 23.3 miles south-southeast of Montrose, CO (from Montrose, CO: bearing 165°T), and is situated 16.1 miles north-northeast of Mountain Village. The landscape here is a study in dramatic contrasts: the sharp, snow-dusted peaks, even in the height of summer, cast long, cool shadows across the high-plains horizon, while the valley floor unfolds in shades of ochre and pale green, a testament to the arid, continental air that defines the region. Cottonwood trees, their leaves shimmering like a thousand tiny coins, line the banks of the trout-bright Uncompahgre River, its waters a constant murmur against the silence of the surrounding mesas. The light at altitude possesses a singular clarity, a thin, sharp brilliance that seems to strip away all artifice, revealing the very bones of the land. The history of Ridgway is etched in the rugged spirit of its Old West mining-town origins, a legacy that whispers from the weathered facades of its historic buildings and the quiet determination of its current residents. Though the gold fever has long since cooled, the town's economic lifeblood now flows from a different stream: a vibrant arts scene, a burgeoning tourism industry drawn by the spectacular natural beauty, and a deep connection to the land that sustains it. Ranching and agriculture still hold sway, their fields stretching toward the formidable mountain wall, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shaped this place. Travelers often speak of the peculiar stillness that settles over Ridgway in the twilight hours, a profound quietude broken only by the distant call of a coyote or the gentle rustle of aspen leaves, a stillness that feels as ancient as the mountains themselves.

About This Ridgway Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ridgway, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.152768, -107.761726. 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 Ridgway and Ouray County.

Detailed location data for Ridgway includes the ZIP code (81432), telephone area code (719), county seat of Ouray County (Ouray), and school district assignment (Ridgway School District R-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 Ridgway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.