Springfield Colorado Map

About Springfield, Colorado

Springfield is a locality in Baca County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,384. The population density is 508.0 people per km². Springfield is located at 37.4083°N, 102.6144°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 81073.

Springfield, Colorado, lies in a broad basin where the high plains begin their slow, deliberate climb towards the distant, formidable wall of the Front Range. It lies 80.1 miles northwest of Guymon, OK (from Guymon, OK: bearing 309°T), and is situated 46.9 miles south of Lamar. The land here is a study in subtle hues: ochre grasses drying under a vast, clear sky, punctuated by the stark, dark green of juniper and the occasional shimmer of cottonwood along the scarce watercourses. The air itself is a tangible presence, thin and dry, carrying the scent of dust and sun-baked earth, and in autumn, the sharp, clean fragrance of decaying aspen leaves. Even in the height of summer, the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies serve as a constant, majestic backdrop, their white crowns catching the light like a promise of cooler days. The bones of Springfield are those of an old Western outpost, a place that remembers horses and wagons more readily than the hum of modern commerce. Its economy, once tethered to the hope of mineral wealth, now leans on the steady, unpretentious work of ranching and agriculture, cattle grazing on the sparse but resilient grasses. Travelers passing through Springfield might note the quiet dignity of its main street, a place where the pace of life feels measured by the slow arc of the sun. The local river, a ribbon of trout-bright water that carves its way through the landscape, remains a vital artery, a source of both sustenance and a quiet, enduring beauty that defines the character of Springfield.

About This Springfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Springfield, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.408349, -102.614362. 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 Springfield and Baca County.

Detailed location data for Springfield includes the ZIP code (81073), telephone area code (970), county seat of Baca County (Springfield), and school district assignment (Springfield 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 Springfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.