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Sterling Colorado Map

Explore Sterling, Colorado, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Sterling, 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 Sterling, Colorado

How to Use This Sterling, Colorado Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sterling, 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 Sterling 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 Sterling.

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	Sterling
State	Colorado (CO)
County	Logan
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	40.625542
Longitude	-103.207709
Population	13,172
Density	672.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code(s)	80751
Area Code	970
County Seat	Sterling
School District	Valley School District RE-1

🌦️ Goto Sterling Weather Page: Sterling, Colorado — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Sterling, Colorado

Sterling is a locality in Logan County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of 13,172. The population density is 672.7 people per km². Sterling is located at 40.6255°N, 103.2077°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80751.

Sterling rests on the high plains, a landscape where the vast, unblemished horizon yields to the distant, snow-capped wall of the Front Range. It lies 40.5 miles northeast of Fort Morgan, CO (from Fort Morgan, CO: bearing 50°T), and is situated 33.5 miles northeast of Brush. The air here, thin and clear at this altitude, carries the scent of dry earth and the promise of crisp evenings, particularly as September paints the aspens in fleeting gold. Rivers, like the South Platte, thread through the terrain, their waters often bright with the promise of trout, a cool counterpoint to the sun-baked interior continental air. The light itself seems to possess a unique quality, especially at dusk, when it softens the edges of the plains and lends a profound stillness to the land. Sterling's origins are rooted in the Old West, its bones laid down during an era of expansion and opportunity, a spirit that still echoes in its avenues. The local economy has long been shaped by the fertile lands surrounding it, with agriculture, particularly sugar beets and corn, forming a foundational pillar. Beyond the fields, industries have adapted to the region's resources, embracing advancements in food processing and manufacturing, ensuring Sterling remains a vital hub of commerce. This enduring connection to the land and its bounty has fostered a resilience and a practical, grounded character among its residents, a steady rhythm that underpins daily life. The cultural character of Sterling is one of quiet pride and a strong sense of community, where neighbors recognize the importance of mutual support. While not boasting grand, world-famous monuments, Sterling holds its own landmarks, such as the iconic Sterling Public Library, a beacon of learning and civic engagement. The annualließend Festival, a celebration of local culture and harvest, draws people together with a warmth that belies the often stark beauty of the plains. Though no globally recognized figures hail from Sterling, the town has nurtured many individuals who have made significant contributions to their professions and to the life of the community itself, embodying the enduring spirit of the American West.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Prairie Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 336° NW
Columbine Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 195° S
Bravo State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 070° E
Bravo (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 070° E
Metamorphosis (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 104° E
Overland Trail Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 109° E
North Sterling State Park (State Park) — 9.3 mi, 334° NW
Pawnee National Grassland (National Grassland) — 19.6 mi, 273° W · 193k acres
Early Colorado Homesite (Historic Ruins) — 20.7 mi, 280° W
Cabelas Wildlife Display (Attraction) — 36.3 mi, 021° N
Sidney - Cheyenne County Historical Marker (Attraction) — 36.9 mi, 024° NE
Cheyenne County Historical Marker (Attraction) — 37.1 mi, 010° N
The Golden Link Historical Marker (Attraction) — 37.1 mi, 009° N
TEXACO Oil (Monument) — 41.1 mi, 352° N
Lodgepole Depot Museum (Museum) — 46.9 mi, 039° NE
Jackson Lake State Park (State Park) — 47.0 mi, 250° W
Lincoln Highway Marker (Monument) — 48.3 mi, 331° NW
Plains Historical Museum (Museum) — 48.5 mi, 331° NW
B24 crash memorial graves (Monument) — 49.8 mi, 052° NE
Chappell Memorial Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 50.3 mi, 050° NE
Julesburg Depot Museum (Museum) — 55.3 mi, 063° NE
Nature Trail (Viewpoint) — 59.0 mi, 310° NW
Texas Trail Museum (Museum) — 59.2 mi, 311° NW
Dearfield (Historic Ruins) — 59.9 mi, 248° W
Kress (Cinema) — 79.1 mi, 260° W

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