Yuma Colorado Map

About Yuma, Colorado

Yuma is a locality in Yuma County, Colorado, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,459. The population density is 404.2 people per km². Yuma is located at 40.1222°N, 102.7252°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80759.

Yuma sits on the edge of a vast, sun-baked expanse, where the high-plains horizon stretches out in an unbroken line, occasionally yielding to the distant, blue-hazed wall of the Front Range. It lies 43.1 miles southeast of Sterling, CO (from Sterling, CO: bearing 144°T), and is situated 26.7 miles west of Wray. The air here is remarkably thin and clear, carrying the dry, continental scent of sun-scorched earth and sparse prairie grass. In September, the distant aspens might shimmer with a fleeting gold, a stark contrast to the tenacious, dusty browns and tans that dominate the immediate landscape. This is a land defined by its relentless light, a sharp, almost crystalline illumination that seems to bleach the color from everything it touches, yet can soften into a profound, amber glow as the day draws to its close. The earth itself feels ancient, a patient, enduring presence under the immense sky. The history of Yuma is a quiet narrative, deeply interwoven with the westward expansion and the hardy souls who sought opportunity on this arid frontier. Its economy, once tethered to the railroad and the burgeoning agricultural potential of the surrounding lands, now finds its strength in the persistent cultivation of crops that thrive under the intense sunshine, a testament to human ingenuity in the face of natural challenges. One can still sense the Old West bones of the town, the echoes of miners and ranchers who once passed through, though the modern pulse is one of steady, unhurried progress. The local character is one of resilience and pragmatism, a quiet pride in the ability to coax life and sustenance from this challenging, yet beautiful, corner of Colorado.

About This Yuma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yuma, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.122208, -102.72521. 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 Yuma and Yuma County.

Detailed location data for Yuma includes the ZIP code (80759), telephone area code (970), county seat of Yuma County (Wray), and school district assignment (Yuma School District 1). 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 Yuma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.