Sherrelwood Colorado Map

About Sherrelwood, Colorado

Sherrelwood is a locality in Adams County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of 18,692. The population density is 3048.7 people per km². Sherrelwood is located at 39.8378°N, 105.0014°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80221.

Sherrelwood unfolds against a vast Colorado sky, where the high-plains horizon gradually yields to the imposing wall of the Front Range. It lies 1.9 miles east of Westminster, CO (from Westminster, CO: bearing 88°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north of Denver. The thin, clear light at this altitude possesses a distinct clarity, particularly in September when the aspens ignite in a fleeting blaze of gold. Snow often lingers on the distant peaks even through July, a persistent reminder of the mountain's enduring dominion. This elevated landscape, marked by dry, interior continental air, offers a profound sense of space, a canvas upon which the subtle drama of the seasons is perpetually played out. The very air seems to shimmer with an almost palpable stillness, broken only by the whisper of wind across the grasses. The history of Sherrelwood is rooted in the Old West, bearing the faint, enduring bones of its mining-town origins, a past that whispers of boom and bust. Though the veins of ore have long since been depleted, the spirit of enterprise persists in the local economy, which now leans towards the pragmatic industries that sustain a modern populace. Agriculture, bolstered by the fertile, if arid, plains, and a burgeoning service sector form the backbone of daily commerce. The rivers that thread through the region, once vital arteries for prospectors, now offer a different kind of bounty, their trout-bright waters a source of both sustenance and recreation, reflecting the enduring connection between the land and the lives it supports. The cultural character of Sherrelwood is one of resilient pragmatism, a quiet strength forged by its geography and history. While no globally recognized figures hail directly from Sherrelwood, its citizens possess a deep appreciation for the natural world that surrounds them, a sentiment often expressed through local events that celebrate the changing seasons. The quality of light at dusk here is particularly striking, bathing the landscape in hues of rose and lavender, a daily spectacle that seems to imbue the very air with a gentle, contemplative mood. The town center, though modest, retains a certain unpretentious dignity, a place where neighbors recognize one another and the pace of life allows for genuine connection.

About This Sherrelwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sherrelwood, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.837764, -105.00137. 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 Sherrelwood and Adams County.

Detailed location data for Sherrelwood includes the ZIP code (80221), telephone area code (303, 720), county seat of Adams County (Brighton), and school district assignment (Westminster Public School District). 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 Sherrelwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.