Vernon Colorado Map

About Vernon, Colorado

Vernon is a locality in Yuma County, Colorado, United States. The population density is 5.8 people per km². Vernon is located at 39.9464°N, 102.3155°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80755.

Vernon rests where the high plains begin their slow, patient surrender to the imposing wall of the Front Range. It lies 66.4 miles southeast of Sterling, CO (from Sterling, CO: bearing 135°T), and is situated 10.2 miles south-southwest of Wray. The landscape here is a study in stark contrasts: the vast, open sky, a canvas for a thin, clear light that seems to sharpen every distant detail, and the jagged, snow-capped peaks that remain a presence even in the height of summer. In autumn, the aspen forests on the slopes ignite in a blaze of gold, a fleeting spectacle against the more permanent greens of pine and the muted browns of the dry earth. The air, carrying the scent of dust and distant pine, is a constant reminder of the interior continental climate, crisp and invigorating, especially in the early morning when the first rays of sun paint the eastern horizon. The bones of Vernon are undeniably Old West, remnants of a mining boom that once pulsed through its narrow streets. While the deep veins of ore have long since been worked out, the spirit of enterprise persists, now channeled into the clear, trout-bright waters of the nearby Arkansas River, a vital artery for recreation and a quiet hum of fly-fishing guides and lodge owners. This is a place where history is not a museum piece but a weathered signpost, a tumbledown cabin, or the enduring character of its people, shaped by the unforgiving beauty of the land and a legacy of resilience. The local economy, a blend of tourism and the hardy spirit of ranching, moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the steady flow of the river, a gentle rhythm that allows for contemplation and an appreciation of the enduring quiet.

About This Vernon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vernon, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.946379, -102.315474. 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 Vernon and Yuma County.

Detailed location data for Vernon includes the ZIP code (80755), telephone area code (970), county seat of Yuma County (Wray), and school district assignment (Wray School District RD-2). 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 Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.