Sedalia Colorado Map

About Sedalia, Colorado

Sedalia is a locality in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 37. The population density is 13.9 people per km². Sedalia is located at 39.4369°N, 104.9597°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80135.

Sedalia, Colorado, lies embraced by the rugged grandeur of the Front Range, its landscape a study in contrasts. It lies 3.7 miles west-southwest of Castle Pines, CO (from Castle Pines, CO: bearing 247°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south of Highlands Ranch. The high-plains horizon here yields with a sudden, dramatic rise to the formidable wall of the Rocky Mountains, their peaks often dusted with snow even in the high summer months. The air, thin and remarkably clear at this altitude, carries the faint, clean scent of pine and dry earth, especially potent in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent. Aspen groves, scattered across the slopes, offer a riot of gold in September, a fleeting but unforgettable spectacle against the evergreen backdrop. The land itself feels ancient, a testament to geological forces, with granite outcroppings and the subtle undulations of foothills that speak of a long and powerful history. This particular locality, Sedalia, bears the distinct bones of its Old West mining past, a history still palpable in the quiet streets and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. While the feverish days of gold and silver prospecting have long since faded, the echo of that era can be felt in the weathered facades of older buildings and the very rhythm of life, which favors a steadier, more deliberate pace. The local economy now draws strength from the surrounding natural beauty, with tourism and outdoor recreation playing significant roles, catering to those drawn by the promise of trout-bright rivers teeming with life and the invigorating, dry interior continental air. The proximity to Denver, yet its distinct sense of separation, allows Sedalia to maintain a character all its own, a place where the wildness of the mountains feels both accessible and profoundly present.

About This Sedalia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sedalia, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.436934, -104.959705. 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 Sedalia and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Sedalia includes the ZIP code (80135), telephone area code (303, 720), county seat of Douglas County (Castle Rock), and school district assignment (Douglas County School District RE-1). 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 Sedalia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.