Strasburg Colorado Map

About Strasburg, Colorado

Strasburg is a locality in Adams County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,455. The population density is 60.3 people per km². Strasburg is located at 39.7383°N, 104.3233°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80136.

Strasburg sits where the high plains begin their subtle, upward tilt toward the formidable wall of the Front Range. It lies 27.0 miles east of Aurora, CO (from Aurora, CO: bearing 89°T), and is situated 5.7 miles east-southeast of Bennett. The landscape here is a study in wide-open skies and the patient sculpting of wind; vast stretches of prairie grass, the color of dried honey in the late summer sun, undulate gently toward a horizon that seems to stretch into forever. The air itself, thinned by altitude, carries a remarkable clarity, capable of rendering distant mountains with a sharpness that can deceive the eye, their snow-capped peaks a stark, white punctuation even in the heart of July. In autumn, the aspens along the scattering of riparian corridors ignite in a fleeting blaze of gold, a vibrant counterpoint to the prevailing earth tones. The bones of Strasburg speak of an Old West grit, a legacy tied to the burgeoning railroads and the promise of prosperity that drew settlers to this arid interior. Its economy, once tethered to the agricultural rhythms of the surrounding ranches and farms, now finds a modern footing in its strategic position as a gateway to Denver’s expanding metropolitan area, while still honoring its agricultural roots. Travelers passing through often remark on the quiet strength of the place, a sense of enduring resilience etched into the weathered facades of older buildings and the unhurried pace of daily life. The nearby South Platte River, though often a silver ribbon rather than a roaring torrent, offers a vital thread of life, its banks a sanctuary for local wildlife and a quiet source of recreation.

About This Strasburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Strasburg, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.738316, -104.323292. 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 Strasburg and Adams County.

Detailed location data for Strasburg includes the ZIP code (80136), telephone area code (303, 720), county seat of Adams County (Brighton), and school district assignment (Strasburg School District 31J). 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 Strasburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.