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Salida Colorado Map

Explore Salida, Colorado, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Salida, CO street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.

Interactive Map of Salida, Colorado

How to Use This Salida, Colorado Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Salida, Colorado. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

Drag the map to pan to any area of Colorado or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Salida and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Salida.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Salida
State	Colorado (CO)
County	Chaffee
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	38.534719
Longitude	-105.998902
Population	5,861
Density	793.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code(s)	81201
Area Code	719
County Seat	Salida
School District	Salida School District R-32

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About Salida, Colorado

Salida is a locality in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,861. The population density is 793.7 people per km². Salida is located at 38.5347°N, 105.9989°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81201.

Salida occupies a high-altitude basin where the light thins and clarifies against the vast, dry interior air. It lies 42.2 miles west of Cañon City, CO (from Cañon City, CO: bearing 278°T), and is situated 22.4 miles south-southeast of Buena Vista. The Arkansas River courses through this landscape, carving a path that defines the rhythm of the valley floor. To the west, the distant peaks of the Rocky Mountains hold snow long into the summer months, casting long, violet shadows across the terrain as dusk approaches. Nearby, the quiet waters of Frantz Lake offer a stillness that contrasts with the brisk movement of the nearby river. The gentle slopes of Cottonwood Gulch provide a textured backdrop to the town, grounding the environment in a sense of geological permanence. Salida emerged from the rugged necessity of the nineteenth century, building its foundations upon the hard labor of mining and the steady expansion of the railroad. These early industries dictated the growth of the local economy, which eventually shifted toward the service and outdoor recreation sectors that define the current era. The town maintains a resilient character forged by those initial decades of extraction and iron-willed commerce. Today, the local economy thrives on the visitors who come to experience the dry, crisp climate and the rugged terrain that once challenged early settlers. The legacy of these industrious roots remains visible in the preserved brick architecture that centers the commerce of the region. Salida fosters a cultural character defined by a quiet, deliberate pace and a deep appreciation for the natural world. The Monarch Spur Trail offers residents and visitors immediate access to the surrounding wilderness, serving as a primary artery for outdoor engagement. Each year, the community gathers for events that celebrate the specific spirit of the region, emphasizing a connection to the high-plains landscape. While many find beauty in the simplicity of life here, the town has occasionally drawn notable figures who seek the solitude of the interior, such as the writer Kent Haruf, who captured the cadence of rural life with profound clarity. The Round Hill Trail provides a further vantage point for those wishing to observe the expansive, high-altitude horizon that continues to define the identity of Salida.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Arkansas River Segment 2 (Wild & Scenic River) — 0.2 mi, 036° NE · 9,275 acres
Salida Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 305° NW
Bork & Watkins (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 067° NE
Mod Buffalo (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 078° E
Joshua Been (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 068° E
Four Winds Gallery (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 076° E
Arkansas River Segment 3 (Wild & Scenic River) — 0.4 mi, 086° E · 15k acres
San Isabel National Forest (National Forest) — 0.5 mi, 106° E · 1.1M acres
Salida Rotary Amphitheater (Theatre) — 0.5 mi, 073° E
Train Caboose (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 064° NE
Sands Lake State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 346° N
Tenderfoot Hill Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 035° NE
Mount Shavano State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 322° NW
In Memory of Loyal Duke (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 066° NE
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Salida East (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 132° SE
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - BLM Site (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 123° SE
Sangre De Cristo Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 5.5 mi, 174° S · 179k acres
Rio Grande National Forest (National Forest) — 5.7 mi, 191° S · 1.8M acres
Captain Zipline (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 124° SE
Browns Canyon National Monument (National Monument) — 7.2 mi, 347° N · 43k acres
Railroad Gulch Overlook (Viewpoint) — 7.2 mi, 347° N
The Squeeze (Attraction) — 18.4 mi, 347° N
Whale's Tail (Attraction) — 18.5 mi, 349° N
The Stairs (Attraction) — 18.7 mi, 351° N
Hancock (Historic Ruins) — 20.8 mi, 291° W
Evans Firewall & Savard Building (Museum) — 22.1 mi, 302° NW
American House Hotel Parlor (Museum) — 22.1 mi, 302° NW
St. Elmo Town Hall & Jail (Museum) — 22.1 mi, 302° NW
Saguache County Museum (Museum) — 31.9 mi, 194° S
Beckwith Ranch (Museum) — 35.0 mi, 132° SE

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