Wray Colorado Map

About Wray, Colorado

Wray is a locality in Yuma County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,114. The population density is 257.4 people per km². Wray is located at 40.0758°N, 102.2232°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80758.

Wray, Colorado, rests on the high plains, a landscape where the sky seems to press down with an almost tangible weight, a vast, unbroken canvas of azure that can shift in an instant to the bruised purples and ochres of an approaching storm. It lies 64.3 miles southeast of Sterling, CO (from Sterling, CO: bearing 126°T), and is situated 26.7 miles east of Yuma. The land itself is a study in muted resilience, a tapestry of sun-baked grasses and hardy scrub, punctuated by the occasional cottonwood tree clinging tenaciously to the banks of ephemeral creeks. Even in the height of summer, a faint whisper of the distant Front Range, a hazy, blue-tinged wall on the western horizon, hints at loftier, snow-capped realms, a constant reminder of the continent's grander geological pronouncements. The air here is thin and clean, carrying the dry, mineral scent of the earth, and when the sun dips low, it washes the plains in a honeyed light, softening the edges of the world and imbuing the quiet stillness with a profound, almost sacred, peace. The story of Wray is one etched in the hardscrabble spirit of pioneers and the enduring legacy of agriculture. Founded by settlers drawn to the promise of fertile land, Wray grew from a humble railroad stop into a vital hub for the surrounding ranches and farms, its economy deeply intertwined with the bounty of the soil and the raising of livestock. A particular pride is taken in the local school system, a center of community life that fosters generations of young minds, and the town's modest but determined spirit is reflected in its well-kept streets and the friendly greetings exchanged between neighbors. While grand historical monuments are absent, the very fabric of Wray tells a story of perseverance, of lives lived in harmony with the vast, open spaces, and of a quiet dignity that resonates in the unhurried rhythm of its days.

About This Wray Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wray, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.075823, -102.22325. 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 Wray and Yuma County.

Detailed location data for Wray includes the ZIP code (80758), 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 Wray is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.